Chapter 268:

Ryan POV:

I just got back from packing house to track everyone's workout progress. The situation outside the border has recently become tense, so I do not have a moment to rest correctly. And this is a rare moment at the end of the day. I lay down on the bed and started thinking about Erza, and I hadn't seen her in a long time. I sighed and took out my phone, hesitating for a moment, still not knowing whether to call or not. I know her place is also very stressful; maybe she is resting right now; I shouldn't bother her.

But I don't know why; I still feel insecure all day today. I was uncomfortable lying on the bed, finally decided to call.

I was looking forward to hearing her sweet voice, but all I got in return was a cold, unreachable line.

'What the hell is going on? Erza will never turn off her phone because she knows we'll always miss her.' Andrew started to complain, annoyed; for the past few days, he's been urging me to visit Erza, but now, lost contact made him almost insane.

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