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."
Her heart was beating like a drum. Her fingers
hand, and placed it on his chest, giving her a sense of peace no one else
called me." Alyssa's voice was gentle
closer to her. "I've been waiting for your call every day, and it has
his eyes as he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the unconcealable excitement in
been waiting for Maggie's call. This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her before. Otherwise, how
did they connect? Jasper
were waiting for
"Ms. Alyssa.
still be willing to wait. It's your choice whether to call. However, it's mine
eyes were glistening. Every word she said was laced with
long pause on
Alyssa gave Maggie her absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a word, so
way Alyssa could hold herself together. To get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and
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