"I'm already back in the country, but there are pressing matters at the company that require my attention, so I won't be coming home tonight. I'll be home tomorrow. Make sure you go to bed early. Don't overexert yourself," Terry said.

"Alright. Do you want to video call? I can show you Riley," Lisa suggested. Ever since their daughter was born, Terry would often video call during work hours to take a look at her. Lisa could already envision her husband being a doting father in the future.

However, this time, Terry said, "No, it's okay. I'll be home tomorrow anyway, so I'll see her then. I have some urgent matters to attend to at the moment, so I'm gonna hang up now, alright?" With that, he abruptly ended the call.

Lisa stared at her phone, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease welling up within her. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was off with Terry.

Normally, he could not look at their daughter enough. She also felt that his voice during the call sounded strange,