Chapter 1149:

“I will. Talk soon.”

As soon as the call ended, Linsey didn’t hesitate. She immediately dialed Jeffery’s number.

The dial tone rang again and again, each second amplifying the weight in her chest. “Come on… pick up,” she whispered under her breath, trying to steady the unease rising like a tide in her heart.

A series of rings passed before the call finally connected.

Relief washed over Linsey as Jeffery’s voice came through the phone. “Linsey? Is that really you? Did you mean to call me? I don’t think you’ve ever dialed my number before.”

With no time for small talk, Linsey cut straight to the point. “Where are you right now? And is Alicia with you?”

Jeffery’s casual reply came easily. “Yeah, she’s here with me. Want to talk to her?” He chuckled softly. “You know, it always amazes me how quickly you two became friends. Is it always this simple for women to connect?”

she resisted the urge to snap back. Determined to stay focused, she repeated herself with emphasis. “I’ll

his eyes catching the sign for the prenatal checkup ahead. “We’re

balancing a tray in her hands. Her voice was gentle

stepped aside. “Sorry

conversation. “Who just spoke to you? Was that

“Joanne? What

on gα

quietly pushed open the examination room door, pausing for just a heartbeat before

anxiety gripped

to get to Alicia right

her sentence, a terrified scream tore through

the background, and Jeffery’s voice, filled with fear, shouted,

something

for the

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