Chapter 79 Pretense And Tears

• The ringing tone of my phone woke me up. I fished around for it, finding it on the table where Brenda had placed a basket of flowers and a teddy bear for Kelly to play with when she woke up.
• I grabbed the phone and brought it to my ear, rubbing my eyes to clear the sleep from my face. “Hello?”
• “Veronica Carlisle,” Mrs. Carlos’s voice came harsh and cold through the phone. “I’m at the café waiting for you. I know you're not the type to keep me waiting, unless you want me to come to you tomorrow.”