Realizing he'd been caught, Tyrone felt a pang of guilt. He pushed his glass away and murmured, “I appreciate your concern. It makes me happy, Sabrina. Even if it's just an act, I'm elated. I thought you'd severed all communication with me.

His words filled Sabrina's heart with an unspeakable sorrow.

Inhaling deeply, she ended the call without uttering another word.

Despite knowing that Tyrone was adept at dramatizing situations and that she should remain skeptical, Sabrina found her resolve weakening.

Nevertheless, she had made up her mind to move on and the most effective way was to ignore his plea.