“When did you learn to say such sappy things?” Dorothy, on the other end, asked with a smile. She still found those words were somewhat sweet.

“These words come from the bottom of my heart. Well, what happened to your mom after I left? Did your mom cause a scene and asked you to divorce me?” Alex said.

“Of course, she did!” Dorothy thought to herself.

“Don’t mind her. Just think of her as a patient. Oh right, I’m calling to tell you that it’s my grandpa’s sixty-sixth birthday today. We’re going to have a celebration tonight. You’re coming with me,” she said instead.

“Your grandfather’s birthday is today? And you’re only telling me now?” Alex asked.

“I didn’t want you to go at first, but I’ve changed my mind. I’ll get off work early at four later. Pick me up at the office,” Dorothy said.

“Okay, okay. I’ll be on time. Goodbye, mwah!” Alex said.

After hanging up the phone, Alex looked up and found that everyone was in daze.

That was because the ambience had changed so suddenly tha