Chapter 78

Olivia checked her missed calls again. She skipped over Jasper's name. There was also an unfamiliar number that had tried to reach her six times. That didn't seem like a mistake. She was still deciding whether to call back when the number rang again. Olivia answered, "Hello, this is Olivia." Tristan had not expected her to pick up. When she did, he was momentarily stunned. He worried that she might hang up immediately, so he said, "Olivia, it's Tristan." Olivia frowned. "What do you want?" Tristan's fingers tightened around his phone. Her voice was cold and distant, as if he meant nothing to her. He let out a bitter smile. "Do you have any free time soon? Ren has been missing you." Thinking about Renee, Olivia almost said yes. Yet, Tristan's connection to Jasper made her pause. "I've been pretty busy lately." Just then, Renee's sweet voice came through the line. "Uncle, has the pretty lady decided when she's coming to see me?" The anticipation in her tone made Olivia pause. T