Chapter27: Wind Blows

AS SOON AS I entered my car, my cell phone rang. But before I could answer it, the call ended. I put the handbag on the shotgun seat before starting the engine, but my cell phone rang again. I took it quickly to answer, but I did not move when I saw Lawrence’s name come out. My pounding heart is almost choking me. The familiar pain hit my nerve unexpectedly. I stared at my phone for a beat second, not knowing if the call would be answered or not. I drew out a breath and decided to turn off my phone. I want him out of my system, and I can only do that when I can completely avoid him. I drove quietly home, but my forehead furrowed when I saw the familiar car parked opposite our house. I was in the car for a few more minutes while staring at the car in front of me. “This can’t be happening . . .” I shook my head repeatedly. I crouched down on the steering wheel and tried to calm my submissive heart. Eventually, I mustered up the courage and decided to walk inside. “Good evening, Ma’am!” T