CHAPTER 64: A Mistress

A disruptive call interrupted Erin's morning as she tidied the house, her heart skipping a beat at the sight of Tanya's name flashing on her phone screen. Anxiety surged through her veins, making it impossible to muster the courage to answer the call, certain it pertained to the gossip swirling around her and Orion.

Glancing towards where Orion was playing with Lacey, Erin caught his gaze, tinged with curiosity, silently questioning her hesitation to pick up the call.

She silently appreciated James's departure without confrontation, rationalizing that her presence held little sway over his professional obligations.

Fortunately, James departed without arguing, leading Erin to speculate that he likely had pressing business matters to address. She didn't consider herself sufficiently important in his life to expect him to put her before his work obligations.

Summoning her resolve, Erin finally tentatively answered Tanya's call with a "Hello."

"Meet me at the office right now!" Tanya