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.

and Jasper looked at each other. She immediately placed the call on

Alyssa Taylor?" the

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

beating like a drum. Her fingers

placed it on his chest, giving her a

She didn't address Maggie as "Ms. Madison" to draw closer to her. "I've been waiting for your call every day, and it has

his eyes as he stared at Alyssa.

waiting for Maggie's call. This would mean she had a

when did they connect?

were waiting for me. every

weakly, "Ms. Alyssa.

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

pause on the

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

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