Kalix and Winter were still locked in their silent stare-off when an unexpected phone call interrupted them.
Kalix withdrew first, fishing his phone out of his pocket. However, he froze upon seeing the caller ID.
His eyes cautiously darted toward Winter, who immediately picked up on the shift in his demeanor. She tensed, sensing the weight of the situation as she watched him answer.
"Yes, Sean?" he said, and Winter held her breath.
She observed Kalix's expression darken as he listened, his jaw tightening. It was clear this had something to do with the issue from the night before.
"Okay. Keep looking for more details and update me," Kalix said before ending the call.
Winter didn't question him right away, knowing that Seren was still with them. But the moment they arrived home and their daughter was out of sight, she seized the opportunity.
She stepped into his path, stopping him in the hallway.
"Did Sean find something?" she asked, watching him nod.
