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."

Alyssa. Her heart was beating like a drum. Her fingers quivered, and her palms were

at Alyssa. He held his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed it on

you finally called me." Alyssa's voice was gentle and inviting.

to her. "I've been waiting

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

she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her before. Otherwise, how

did they

for

said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If I

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

glistening. Every word she said was laced

a long pause

absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a

of the way Alyssa could hold herself together. To get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation,

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