Chapter 8 - THE CALLMargaret stared at the phone.
She did not answer.
Clara noticed.
“Is everything okay?”
Margaret slowly put the phone away.
“Yes.”
But her voice was not convincing.
The phone rang again.
This time, Margaret answered.
“Hello?”
She listened.
Her face became pale.
“What?”
Clara watched her carefully.
Margaret stood up.
“I have to go.”
Clara immediately stood.
“Can I help?”
Margaret shook her head.
“No.”
She reached for her bag.
But her hands were trembling.
Clara gently held her arm.
“Margaret.”
The elderly woman looked at her.
“You don't have to handle everything alone.”
Margaret's eyes filled with tears.
For a moment, she looked like she wanted to say something.
But then she shook her head.
“You are very kind.”
She walked toward the exit.
Clara followed her.
Outside the restaurant, a black car was waiting.
A man in an expensive suit stepped out.
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The moment he saw Margaret…
His expression changed.
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