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 fingers quivered, and her palms were damp with

at Alyssa. He held his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed it on his chest, giving her a sense of peace no one else

voice was gentle and inviting.

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

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

had a chance to meet Maggie and

they

were waiting for me.

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

to wait. It's your choice

were glistening. Every word she said was

was a long pause on the

Maggie didn't say a

get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and act sparingly. She

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