Chapter 158
~ Hailey ~
Trice was literally crying on the phone.
Panic clawed at my throat instantly.
“Trice, what’s wrong?” I asked desperately. “What happened?”
All I heard was her breathing — uneven, hitching… followed by another sob that made my stomach twist painfully.
“I’m sorry,” she cried. “I’m so sorry, Hailey. I didn’t mean it. I didn’t…”
“Didn’t mean what?” I demanded, my voice rising despite myself. “Trice, talk to me. Please. What’s going on?”
“I’m sorry,” she repeated, like it was the only thing she could say now. Her voice cracked completely, dissolving into sobs again. “I’m so sorry.”
“Trice…” I whispered, dread settling heavy in my chest.
The call went dead.
Just like that.
Cut off mid-sob, leaving nothing but silence and the faint echo of her crying in my ears.
