Chapter 23

Megan stood by the window, tapping her phone against her chin, her face darkened with worry. Joyce found her like that as she stepped out of the bathroom after a quick shower. "What's wrong, darling?" Joyce asked, cinching her robe tighter. Megan turned to her mother, mouth hanging open as she struggled to find words. After a moment, she finally spoke. "There's something weird going on, Mom. Something about Georgina." "What do you mean?" "I just tried calling her phone again. You know I tried all day yesterday and her phone was off. But now? It actually rang when I called. Like... like someone turned it on again. Don't you think that's strange?" Joyce waved her hand dismissively. "Maybe someone found it lying around somewhere." Megan wasn't convinced. She shook her head, trapping her lower lip between her teeth. The uneasy feeling in her stomach wouldn't subside. Joyce joined her at the window. "If you're thinking Georgina might still be alive, I can assure you that's impossible," Joyc