You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

The night was extraordinarily quiet.

Inside the apartment, it was so quiet that she could even hear her own breath.

The sense of urgency of the unexpected call and the ringing that seemed to never stop made her feel suffocating.

Joyce held out her hand and hesitated for a moment.

What could Otis be doing calling her at this late hour?

Besides, Mr. Clark had just died, and Otis was looking for her at such a time?

“Thump-Thump-Thump!" Her heart seemed to be pounding straight against her chest disorderly.

When the ringing was about to stop, she finally pressed the answer button.

At the very moment, it would be even stranger if she did not answer the phone.

from me at this late hour?" Joyce had already calmed down when she picked up the phone, her voice was clear and bright, and she sounded just like her usual self. "Ms. Knowles, what took you so long to answer the phone?" Otis’ voice was slightly

the shower. Mr. Robertson, what do you want?"

have got nothing?" Otis

I'll hang up, I had a full day of meetings today and arrived home late. I'm already tired and want to rest early.”

so?" Otis

she felt Otis must have

tomorrow and you can show it to me." Otis paused, "You're

Joyce looked aghast. Alone?

advice to her not to get in touch

of the design, and I need time to revise it. Let's give it a

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up to your trust, Mr. Robertson, and the

hanging up now. Good night, and good dreams

emphasizing the

looked at the phone and was even

sound so strange? She always felt something was wrong

but this inexplicable phone call from Otis made her