Chapter 728

When Xavier's call started ringing, he handed the phone to Rowan. "Answer it." "Could you be more reasonable?" Rowan widened his eyes. "My relationship with Lily isn't one where I'd ring her in the middle of the night. Plus, I don't know what to say to her!" "Ask her how her mother is doing. Then… Tell her that Grandma is on the mountain because she isn't feeling well. Tell her that I've been keeping Grandma company up here the whole time." The look in Xavier's eyes was enough to force Rowan to take the phone from him. The call tone on the phone sounded rhythmically about seven or eight times. Just when it was about to cut off automatically, the call went through. In a soft but croaky voice, Lily answered drowsily, "Dr. Blackwood?" She was both surprised and confused. "Yes, it's me," Rowan responded immediately. Hesitantly, he continued, "It's late. W-why are you still awake?" Lily was at a loss for words. "You woke me up." Rowan pressed his lips together as he peered br