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

his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed it on his chest,

voice was gentle and inviting. She didn't address

to her. "I've been waiting

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

waiting for Maggie's call. This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her

they connect? Jasper

waiting for me. every

paused and said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If

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

a long pause on

didn't say a word, so she was

willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and

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