C31 Chapter 31

ELEANOR

I held my breath as the phone rang, gripping it tighter with each second.

When the nurse finally answered, my heart skipped a beat.

“Hello?” she said, her tone professional but slightly tired.

“Hello,” I replied, my voice shaky. “Am I speaking with Miss Annabelle?”

“Yes,” she answered. “Who am I speaking with?”

I felt a rush of excitement and relief, almost stumbling over my words