Lyra Smith completely ignored this little detail.
If she had answered the phone downstairs, there would have been background noise, even if she covered the receiver. She didn't expect Morris Jackson to pay such close attention. Now that he knew, she couldn't deny it and explained:
"I was originally going to the convenience store to buy something when you called me back. I didn't have to rush or worry, so I waited here for you."
She didn't use any honorifics and addressed him directly.
Her voice was soft, and her expression seemed obedient, as if she were seriously telling the truth.
In fact, she wouldn't say that she came downstairs because she saw a car similar to his, but then became disheartened when it wasn't his car.
Morris Jackson looked at her empty hands and asked, "What did you buy?"
Lyra casually said, "It was all food, and I've already eaten it."
