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"I thought you were just joking about asking me to visit Uncle Marcel." Calysta sat quietly. The car driven by her husband was traveling at a steady pace along the freeway chosen to shorten the time to get there.
"When have I ever gone back on my word, Calysta?" Austin smiled slightly.
I don't know how many times Calysta's cell phone rang but she only glanced at the name that appeared on the screen. She had no intention of picking up not because she didn't want to, but the conversation that was about to take place could bring her trouble. After all, why did Austin suddenly invite her to visit him?
"Why don't you respond? I have no problem driving without you, Calysta." Austin rubbed the top of his wife's head briefly. "Just in case it's important."
"Nothing." Calysta smiled slightly. "Naturally, other employees needed my presence this morning. But I've already spoken to Aunt Samantha about my absence today."
Austin nodded briefly. "Seems like I've
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