Chapter 24

"Hello, mum!" The velvety voice of an excited lady screamed into the phone. "I just arrived at the airport!" Excitement filled her voice as the twenty-five-year-old lady walked majestically in with her head held high.

"Oh, my baby!" Mrs Evanna responded with the same energy. "I can't wait to see you, hun. Have you located the driver?"

"Uhm... Not yet. But I'm on my way to the exit now, Mum." Britteny looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of her driver.

"Alright, honey. See you soon."

"But, mum?"

"Yes, pumpkin?"

"I'd like to see him before coming home," she hesitated before speaking.

"Baby... Why don't you get over here first? Then you can see him after that." Mrs Evanna knew this was a sensitive topic for her daughter, and they had to handle it carefully.

"I haven't heard from nor seen him in three years, Mum. I'm losing my mind." Sadness began to take over her cheerfulness.

"I know. Just come home, okay? Mummy misses you so much." She hoped that'd work.

"Okay, mum," Britteny respo