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"He…" I licked my lower lip which suddenly felt very dry.
He nodded, patiently waiting for me to continue.
"He isn't what you think…"
His phone blared on the counter, halting me in the mid sentence. Frowning, he picked up the phone and let out a sigh.
"Sorry, Rosebud. Have to take this," apologizing, he answered the call. "Yes, Arthur?"
Even though the displeasure was lucid on his face being disturbed again, his tone maintained the respect for his uncle. If it was someone else, he wouldn't be so lenient for the interruption.
"Hmm. Alright. Just send the details to Carter. I'll take a look later," he said, while picking up a grape and putting it in my mouth. As I chewed on it, he listened carefully to what Arthur had to say.
Then suddenly his gaze snapped up to mine.
Nodding slowly, he said, "Alright, will tell her. Yeah, see you later."<
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