Chapter 250

Maisy called Tyler almost half an hour later. Olivia had been trying to drift off to sleep in bed, with Tyler keeping her company for a little while. She opened her eyes and glanced at him when his phone started ringing. He had planned to stay until she was asleep. As his phone buzzed, he pulled it out and checked it. "Is it work, Tyler?" Olivia asked, curious. "It's Grandma," he replied. "I'll answer it. Go to sleep." She nodded, almost without thinking, and he got up. But he paused as he was about to leave the room. The outside lights were shining in, making the room brighter. His shadow stretched over her. "I'll just be outside in the hallway," he said then. After Olivia replied, Tyler left to answer the call outside the room. Olivia figured he must be caught up with work stuff, so she didn't want to bother him. Outside, Tyler handed his phone to Linda. "Grandma's calling. Could you talk to her for a bit?" he asked. Linda understood and took the phone from him, st