Reaching out
She requested to be connected to their room, desperate to speak with Liam. The phone rang several times, each chime intensifying her anxiety. “Come on, pick up,” she whispered, heart racing. Finally, the call went through, and Clara inhaled deeply, bracing herself to demand answers. “Hello?” came a voice on the other end—her heart skipped a beat, expecting to hear Liam.
Reaching Out
Stephanie’s cruelty
To Clara’s shock, Stephanie answered, her tone sharp and mocking. “Why are you calling here, Clara?” she sneered. Clara’s heart sank. “I need to talk to Liam,” she pleaded. Stephanie laughed coldly. “He doesn’t want to talk to you. Move on, Clara.” A surge of anger and despair washed over Clara, and before she could respond, Stephanie ended the call with a curt click.
Stephanie’s Cruelty
