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.

Jasper looked at each other. She immediately placed the call on speakerphone and recorded it. "M-May I know who

Alyssa Taylor?"

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

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

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

called me." Alyssa's voice was gentle and inviting. She didn't address Maggie as "Ms. Madison" to draw closer to her. "I've been waiting

eyes as he stared at Alyssa. He

a chance to meet Maggie and talk

they connect? Jasper never

were waiting for

"Ms. Alyssa. If

still be willing to wait. It's your choice whether to call. However, it's mine whether to wait." Alyssa's eyes were glistening.

was a long pause

her absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a word, so

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