Chapter 265

They let the phone ring several times, but no one picked up. Arthur's palms were practically slick with sweat from his nerves. Benjamin had skipped work today. As they left the house together, Arthur noticed Benjamin constantly checking his phone. On the previous night, Benjamin had accidentally dropped his phone on the lawn, but it miraculously remained unscathed. Arthur couldn't help but wonder why Benjamin hadn't joined them, so he inquired. Benjamin simply replied vaguely, "Just give it some time." Arthur assumed that he was waiting for a call from Shirley without any further explanation. Since childhood, Benjamin had always exuded a calm and indifferent demeanor, remaining in complete control of any situation. In all the years that Arthur had worked by his side, he had never seen Benjamin anxiously await something like this. It was unlike him to wait by the phone even for work-related matters. But if Benjamin was waiting for Shirley's call, where could he have gone? Had he g