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.

placed the call on speakerphone and recorded it. "M-May I

Taylor?" the girl

"Yes, this is she."

"It's me, Maggie."

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

at Alyssa. He held his breath, took her delicate hand, and placed

address Maggie as "Ms. Madison" to draw closer

as he stared at Alyssa. He couldn't believe the unconcealable excitement

she had a chance to meet Maggie and talk to her

they

waiting for me.

weakly, "Ms.

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

a long pause

Alyssa gave Maggie her absolute patience. Maggie didn't

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