[Ellie's P.O.V]
As long as they saw the results, there was no need to respond to their messages. Everyone understood this.
On the way back, Anton received a call from Newman. As soon as he put it on speakerphone, Newman's angry voice came through, "Well, Anton, you're busy dealing with your affairs, and you're just leaving this person with me, aren't you? We agreed it would only take a few days, right?"
I froze for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh at myself, patting my own head. "He didn't mention it, and I actually forgot. Aki is still with him! Blame it on these past few days, with everything happening, it completely slipped my mind."
"To be honest, I forgot too. I've been so busy lately," Anton replied, sounding nonchalant.