Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Laura was about to say something.

But Vanessa's voice intruded through the phone, “Whose call is that, Edwin? Is it Laura? We're getting married, and you're still in contact with her?"

Laura was taken aback.

Infuriated, Edwin responded icily to Vanessa, "You're deranged!"

Then, in a softer tone, he assured Laura, "There's nothing like that.