Chapter 132

Layla’s POV

I got a new cellphone from the first store the cab stopped at. Then I also bought a new sim before heading back immediately. After connecting the phone to its charger, I dialed Beverly’s number.

It rang for a while before she picked up and spoke first, “This is Beverly.”

Taking in a deep break, I spoke into the phone, “Hey, Beverly, it is Layla.”

“Oh my God, Layla. Hello, how are you?”

“I am doing good, thanks to you, Bev,” I smiled into the distance like she was actually standing there watching me. “I just got a new number.”

“Right, right. I have been worried sick. How was your flight? Oh, and how are you finding the place? I am sorry, I should have had the place cleaned out cos it has been over a month since it was cleaned out last time. I just did not know you were gonna, you know…”

Laughing tenderly, I replied, “Everything is okay, Beverly. You do not have to worry, really. And it is a really lovely house. I