Claudia halted and picked up the call. Seeing an unfamiliar number, she frowned.

Delilah seemed to be growing increasingly stubborn.

"Delilah, instead of relentlessly pursuing me, why not focus on securing your marriage with Anthony?”

“Miss Marshall, it's me."

A deep, rich voice flowed from the phone, startling Claudia. She accidentally struck the piano keys, the sound causing the birds outside to scatter in fright.