296 In Which Emotions Get the Best

Gael's mood nearly flipped 180 degrees after hearing Angela's voice. He tried so hard to avoid upsetting her, so he was careful on what to say to not drive her away. But despite his best efforts, airheads like Lauretta still existed and managed to sullen everything up. It was as though the heavens taunted him and were having a blast for making fun at him.

"Did I upset you? Is that why you didn't answer my call?" he wondered, wanting to understand her reaction.

"I was upset. But not at you. It's just annoying that she did that to spite me on purpose."

"I can't expect anything good from a Morelli."

She paused as if mulling his words. And when she spoke again, her tone was careful and thoughtful. "You haven't told me what you did so she wouldn't tell on us about what she saw on the balcony that night."