Chapter 519

Naomi thought for a moment before deciding to call. It took Tyler about six minutes to answer. As soon as he did, she blurted out, "It's me, Tyler." She was worried he might not recognize her voice. "I know it's you," he replied calmly. Relieved, Naomi's tension eased. "Well, my parents and I are really worried about Olivia. How is she doing?" Hillary was nearby, looking anxious. To their surprise, Tyler answered, "I'll drop by at noon." "You're coming over today?" Naomi asked, shocked but relieved. "Mm-hmm, that's right," he confirmed. "Okay, I'll be waiting," Naomi replied, a bit more relaxed now. "Mm-hmm," Tyler responded flatly. Once the call ended, Hillary quickly asked, "How was it?" "He said he's coming over," Naomi told her, putting down her phone. "That's great! See, he still cares, especially at a time like this. What's there to worry about?" Hillary said, trying to reassure her. Naomi didn't respond to that. * Tyler arrived a few hours later. As soon as he e