Jasper's hand that was tidying Alyssa's hair paused. He looked at the phone screen too.

"Alyssa, do you know this number?"

"No."

"Are you going to answer it?" Jasper frowned slightly.

Alyssa had never answered any unknown calls. She rarely received them either.

This time, however, her heart was beating faintly with expectancy. It felt like if she didn't answer the call, she would miss the opportunity of gaining millions.

"Hello," Alyssa answered with a gentle tone.

"H-Hello."

A timid, soft, and gentle voice of a girl came through the phone. The voice reminded her of her sister.

Alyssa and Jasper looked at each other. She immediately placed the call on speakerphone and recorded it. "M-May I know who this is?"

"I-Is this Ms. Alyssa Taylor?" the girl asked softly.

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

them felt their bodies tensed, especially Alyssa. Her heart was beating like a drum. Her

held his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed it

finally called me." Alyssa's voice was gentle

to draw closer to her. "I've been waiting for your call

eyes as he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the

mean she had a chance to meet

did they

for

and said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If I didn't contact

still be willing to wait. It's your choice whether to call. However, it's mine whether to

eyes were glistening. Every word

a long pause

Alyssa gave Maggie her absolute patience. Maggie didn't

hold herself together. To get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and act

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