Chapter 2240

Hearing her son’s voice, Elena finally felt some of the tension leave her shoulders.

“Which country are you in right now?” she asked, her voice tight in the quiet living room.

On the other end, Nicholas replied, “I want my freedom. Stop worrying about where I am—and don’t try to contact me for a while. I’ll reach out when I feel like it.”

Elena’s grip tightened around the phone, sadness filling her eyes.

“Just tell Mom where you are, okay?” she pleaded.

Nicholas let out a short, impatient scoff. “If I tell you, you’ll never stop asking questions. Forget it. I’ve got nothing else to say.”