Chapter 181
Emergency calls only
37021% 113:33
EVIE POV
As the day waned and the evening sun painted the sky in shades of twilight, I found myself in the
living room. The atmosphere was filled with tranquility as the girlsughed and chatted, each
wrapped in theforting embrace of their friendship. It was a sight that tugged at my heartstrings,
a reminder of the connections I had longed for during my own youth but never truly experienced.
I watched the girls in silence, a pang of regret gnawing at my heart. How different my own childhood
had been. I had always felt like an outsider, struggling to find my ce among my peers. The idea
of having a close–knit group of friends like Olive did seemed like a distant dream–one that I had
never been able to realize.
My thoughts shifted to Timothy and the role he had yed in making Olive’s birthday special. It was
hard to deny the genuine kindness he had shown, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of gratitude.
Despite theplexities of our history, he had stepped up to help out when it mattered.
I considered the idea of approaching him, of breaking the silence that had hung between us for so
long. A part of me longed to thank him, to express my appreciation for what he had done. But the
fear of reopening old wounds and unraveling the carefully constructed boundaries kept me
hesitating.
In the end, I decided on a simple, non–intrusive way to convey my gratitude. I would offer a small
token of thanks, a gesture that wouldn’t demand a response or delve into the past. A slice of
birthday cake and a handwritten note seemed fitting.
I cut a delicate slice of the birthday cake that Olive had enjoyed so much. It was a sweet, symbolic
gesture, a way of reciprocating the kindness Timothy had shown. As I settled in the living room, I
took a sheet of paper and penned a short message: “Figured I’d return the favor.”
nergency calls only Chapter 181
*021% # 13:33
With the note and cake slice in hand, I made my way to Timothy’s door. The familiar sensation of
anxiety crept up, but I pushed it aside, determined to follow through with my simple act of gratitude.
I ced the cake slice and the note outside his door, ensuring it was visible.
I stepped back, taking a moment to reflect on the choice I had made. It was a step, a small one,
but a step nheless, I had acknowledged the kindness Timothy had shown, and I had expressed
my gratitude. There was no need for further action or conversation, just the assurance that my
appreciation had beenmunicated..
The night air was cool, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves as I returned to the living room. I settled
into a chair, my gaze once again drawn to the girls. who were now engaged in a game. Their
laughter and camaraderie were a bittersweet reminder of the connections I had missed in my own
youth.
As I watched them, I found a sense of sce in knowing that Olive had the kind of friendship I had
yearned for. I may not have experienced it myself. but seeing her surrounded by friends brought me
a profound happiness. The cycle of life continued, and my hope was that Olive’s journey would be
filled with the love and support she deserved.
TIMOTHY POV
The next morning, the sun had barely begun its ascent when Timothy awoke to the persistent
whimpering of Duke. Groggily, he dragged himself out of bed, rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
When nature called for his dog, the need for an rm clock felt foolish.
y slipped into a pair of sneakers and hooked Duke’s leash onto his cor. The morning air was
crisp, and a calm silence settled over the
Timothy apartmentplex as he made his way to the exit.
As he stepped out. Timothy noticed a small, unexpected surprise waiting for him at his doorstep. It
was a slice of birthday cake, carefully ced on a paper te with a note beside it. His heart
swelled with gratitude when he saw Evie’s familiar handwriting-
Emergency calls only
021% 13.33
He couldn’t help but smile as he picked up the cake. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes.
Evie was still considering him, still willing to extend an olive branch, even after everything that had
transpired between them.
Timothy decided to bring the cake inside, his steps light with a renewed sense of hope. He left it on
the kitchen counter before heading apartment with Duke, who was now more than eager to take
care of his business.
Ut of the
As he walked through theplex’s parking lot, his thoughts were upied by the cake and what it
represented. He couldn’t help but wonder about the unresolved tension between him and Evie. The
events of Olive’s birthday had rekindled emotions and memories he had tried to keep locked away
for Evie’s sake.
His own thoughts were interrupted when he spotted Ste sitting in her car in the parking lot. Her
face was streaked with tears, and she seemed to be in distress. Timothy’s instinct was to approach
her, to offer some form of support, even though their rtionship was far from amicable.
He opened the passenger–side door and leaned in. “Ste, what’s wrong?” he asked, his voice
filled with genuine concern..
Ste looked up, her eyes red and swollen from crying. “Scarlett’s still in the hospital,” she replied in
a shaky voice, her words weighted with despair.
His expression softened. From what he’d seen, the two weren’t close, but Ste still found it in her
heart to care. Of course, he quickly remembered that hadn’t heard from Ste in days, and the
tension soon returned.
“Why haven’t you been answering my calls?” Timothy asked, his frustration seeping into his voice.
He had tried to reach her multiple times but had received no response. He suspected Andy yed a
role in that.
Ste’s shoulders slumped, and she shook her head. “I… I didn’t realize. My phone was on silent,
and I wasn’t taking any calls.” She seemed lost in her
Emergency calls only
own world of guilt and sorrow.
021% 13:33
Timothy’s concern deepened as he realized the gravity of the situation. He felt like testing her then,
because Andy seemed far more honest than she was. Even if it was solely so he could gloat,
though Timothy couldn’t bring himself to care that much.
“Where have you been? I’ve been trying to get in touch with you.”
Ste’s voice wavered as she replied, “It doesn’t matter where I’ve been, Timothy.”
All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.
Timothy frowned. He shouldn’t have expected an integrity from her.
“Can Ie up to your apartment? I just need someone to talk to. You’re the only person willing to
listen to me.”
Timothy hesitated, torn between his natural instinct to offer support and theplex situation he
found himself in. His mind raced as he thought of Olive and Evie, who were still in their apartment.
He knew that having Ste in that environment could lead to a scene he wished to avoid. Timothy
sighed heavily and looked at her. “Ste, it’s not a good idea. Evie and Olive are up there, and I
can’t have you causing a scene.”
Ste’s eyes welled up with tears, and her tone grew more desperate. “I don’t want to cause
trouble, Timothy. I’m just scared and hurt. I thought you. could understand.”
But Timothy held his ground, firm in his decision. “I’m sorry, Ste, but it’s not a good time. You
should head back to the hospital and be with your
sister.”
Emergency calls only
021% 13:33
Frustration and anger welled up within Ste. She shot him an usatory look and said, “I dropped
the protective order, Timothy. I thought we could at least be civil in a situation like this.”
Timothy was stunned to hear those words. he hadn’t expected her to actually drop it. Her concern
for her secret affair getting leaked to the public seemed to overpower her hate for Evie.
Ste drove off, leaving Timothy to ponder the situation. He had never seen Ste in that kind of
state, and he feared that something worse woulde out of that.
SEND GIFT
COMMENT