The Islet Mystery 22

A ring on Ryan's phone disrupted their emotional moments. Ryan took a glance at the caller's name, and his expression gloomed. He accepted the call and spoke slowly; his eyes were on all of them.

"I'll call you back. Give me ten minutes," Ryan spoke into the line and his brows creased into a frown.

Ryan then apologized that he had to cut their discussion off because he had to take the call and that it was important. He also told them that it might take him long, so everyone decided to call the night off. When everyone left and returned to their rooms, he assisted Shiela into their bed and tucked her in.

"Don't wait for me, dear. Dad is on the other line, and I'm expecting it to be a long discussion."

He then bent down and gave her a quick smack on the lips. "Good night, baby. I want you to know before you sleep that though I live in a world of lies, there is one thing I am true. I love you."