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."

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

her delicate hand, and placed it on his chest, giving her a sense of peace no one

voice was

Madison" to draw closer to her. "I've been waiting for your call every day, and it has finally

he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the

This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her

did they connect? Jasper never

for me.

said weakly, "Ms.

to wait. It's your choice whether to call. However,

glistening. Every word she said was laced

long pause

gave Maggie her absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a word, so she was waiting

get what she wanted, she was willing to sacrifice herself, suffer humiliation, and act sparingly. She had never felt

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