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 speakerphone and recorded

Alyssa Taylor?"

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

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

held his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed

inviting. She didn't address Maggie as "Ms. Madison" to draw closer to her. "I've been

as he stared at Alyssa.

for Maggie's call. This would mean she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her before. Otherwise, how was that

when did they

were waiting for me. every

paused and said weakly, "Ms. Alyssa. If I didn't

call. However, it's mine whether to wait." Alyssa's eyes were glistening. Every word she said was

a long pause on the

absolute patience. Maggie didn't say a word,

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