Unaware of the other person's response, Devin glanced at the two figures engrossed in their drawings and added, “I'm occupied at the moment and can't leave."

The urgent voice on the other end persisted, and Devin let out a quiet sigh before saying, "I understand."

He then hung up the phone.

He adjusted his demeanor briefly, exchanged a few words with Ariana, and then left.

In the living room, only Adele and Ariana remained. Suddenly, Adele set down her pen and hurriedly dashed upstairs.