Justin paused as he combed through Bella's hair, looking toward the phone screen.

"Bella, do you recognize the number?"

"No."

"Should we answer it then?" Justin asked, brows furrowing.

Typically, Bella never answered calls from unknown numbers, and it was rare for her to receive them.

However, her heart throbbed with a sense of anticipation this time. She felt like ignoring this call might mean missing out on something crucial. "Hello," Bella answered, her voice gentle.

"H-Hello."

On the other end of the phone, a timid, soft, and gentle voice of a young woman emerged, sounding slightly similar to that of her younger sister. Bella and Justin exchanged glances. Then, she quickly put the phone on speaker and began recording. "May I ask who is calling?"

"Is this Ms. Bella Thompson?" The girl asked softly.

"Yes, this is Bella Thompson speaking."

"I... I'm Rachel Mead."

tensed up, especially Bella, whose heart pounded like a drum, her fingertips trembling and her palms

holding his breath. Then he took her delicate

titles to create a closer connection. "I've been waiting for your call every day, and

been waiting for Rachel's call, which implied she must have had the opportunity to meet and speak with Rachel before this. Otherwise, why would she say such a thing?" But when had they connected? How

waiting for my

paused, her voice soft and frail, "Ms.

wait is mine," Bella responded with a determined gaze, each word saturated with

patience to the caller. She remained

often admired how

et

ine

was always willing to humble herself and endure hardships to achieve her goals. She never let

With others, he

I called to tell

ready to

as a rapist." Rachel's voice choked up, her words trembling as if forced through gritted teeth, each filled

fluttered intensely, his heart raced, and his

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