Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 24

Ines' brain hadn't fully awakened yet, and it took her a few seconds to understand what Phoebe was talking about. She found the nickname quite amusing, so she played along, "You can keep those good catches for yourself. No need to worry about me anymore."

"Izzy, you're giving up way too easily, chickening out after just one try. How do you think I feel as a single lady fighting on the dating battlefield for two years? Are you even worthy of being called my bestie? Hurry up and go forth. I'll be behind you, cheering you on silently."

"Come on. You go forward yourself. I'm not qualified to do that anymore."

Phoebe didn't catch the deeper meaning of Ines' words at first, but she noticed that Ines' voice sounded a bit nasal, "Wait, Ines, are you still sleeping, or do you have a cold?"

Ines replied irritably, "You woke me up with your call."

"Wow, it’s Tuesday, 9:30 AM, and you, a workaholic, are still sleeping? Something's off!"

It's a long story, not something that can be explained in a few words, "Phoebe, I quit my job, moved to A City, got married, and we should meet up somewhere, and soon."

There was silence on the other end of the line after Ines said this, and all she could hear was Phoebe's deep breathing. She knew she had shocked her friend. She hesitantly called out, "Phoebe."

On the other end, Phoebe seemed unable to accept what Ines had just said, "Ines, what nonsense are you talking about this early in the morning? Are you still dreaming?"