Xavier's POV
I was heading into the hospital when my phone buzzed with a call from Ashlyn. Answering it, I walked briskly through the corridor, dodging the occasional nurse or patient.
“Hello!” I said before greeting her warmly, “Yes, darling!”
However, I was only to be met with silence on the other end. Frowning, I stopped in my tracks. “Ashlyn? Are you there? Hello!”
“Um, yeah,” came her soft response, and I felt an immediate wave of relief.
Resuming my steps, I asked, “Did you reach home safely?”
“Um! Yeah–”
Hearing the uncertainty, I asked, “Is everything alright? You sound low!”
“No, everything is fine. I just called to ask… when you’ll be home.”
A smile tugged at my lips. “We parted not too long ago, and you’re already missing me?”
“You’re not missing me?” she shot b
