Chapter 1251

It could only mean Bruce had lied; from now on, we were enemies. Before leaving the nursing home, I deliberately scanned my surroundings to ensure there were no suspicious figures around before driving off. Cindy's phone call was like a bomb drop that blew me up while simultaneously planting a mine beneath my already anxious heart. It had been a while since Bruce reached out, and he hadn't contacted me since our last phone call. I thought things were settled because I hadn't heard any news about visitors looking for Aunt Tina or Alex in a while. However, Cindy's words prompted me to confirm my guess. The line rang for a long time, yet Bruce never answered the call. My anxiety soared. He was never that busy at work and had plenty of free time. Why didn't he pick up his phone? Thankfully, when I called the second time, he finally answered. "I'm so sorry, Ms. Fisher. Me and my old age and hearing loss. "I was standing outside earlier and thought I heard my phone ringing. So sorry a