Chapter 197

Mila grabbed her phone and immediately called Miranda. They had planned to leave together, and Miranda's absence was worrying. She had been out of contact, and Mila was anxious to know what was happening on her end.

The phone was answered almost instantly.

"Mira," Mila began.

"Is that really you?" Miranda asked, surprised. She usually avoided picking up calls from unfamiliar numbers, but her intuition had urged her to answer this time, and she was relieved to hear her friend's voice.

"How are you? That lunatic Lysander didn't do anything to you, did he?" Miranda's voice was filled with concern.

"I'm okay," Mila replied, her voice trembling slightly as she heard the familiar warmth. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced a smile.

"What about you? Didn't you board the plane?" Mila inquired, knowing that by this time, Miranda was supposed to be mid-flight.

"Board what plane? Lysander's gone mad! His men showed up at the airport and took my luggage. They even bundled me back home! My dad chewed me

Mila. "I'm sorry, if only I hadn't

voice to cut off her friend's

back in school, we promised to be best friends for life, to travel the world together and see all its wonders? We

you've always been there for me,"

flowed freely now, her heart swelling with gratitude and relief. Miranda's words were a lifeline

"Mira..." Mila began.

We're not strangers," Miranda chuckled. "What are

her tears away and managed a smile. "I just wanted to say, I think I left my door unlocked. Could you check on it when you get

a brief silence on the

me if you need anything. Are you using

for a few days at

of comfort before ending the call. Mila felt

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255