It was Zayden calling, finally returning Sadie's call after days.

As soon as she answered the phone, Sadie cried. Zayden, slightly surprised, inquired, “Are you crying? Did you miss me that badly?"

As Zayden's voice reached Sadie's ears, Sadie's throat was constricted with emotion, tears cascading down her cheeks uncontrollably. She cried out, "You've finally called me back. How could you just leave me like that? Do you understand the suffering I've faced in Eleymond, all by myself?"

Sadie sobbed heavily, her voice choked with sadness as she poured out all the grievances that had built up inside her recently.

On the other end of the line, Zayden stayed quiet, letting Sadie express her emotions without interruption. For a moment, a twinge of compassion crossed his mind.