Chapter 178

She collected the phone as she headed for the dial pad. The phone rang for a while.

“Hi who's on the line?” The voice from the other end spoke.

Lucy's hands trembled as she spoke.

“Mother it's me… lu… Lucy” she said stuttering.

“Lucy! Where have you been?! How have you been doing, I've called your line for a while now, I even called in at your company and they said you were not back from the trip yet.” Her mother asked with her tone laced with concern.

“Mother I am fine” Lucy responded sniffling as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

“I am sure you must have been busy, where is your phone or did you get a new line for calls?” Her mother asked.

“Oh mother, nothing much it's just that I misplaced my phone but It will be resolved.” Lucy lied.

McQueen stared at her wide eyed, he understood for a moment. Her mother didn't need to be set in panic mode, lest she assumed the worst if things.

“Oh my dear, I hope you were not hurt