CHAPTER 23 Help Me

  Lottie's POV

  Why did Keith call me? Countless possibilities flashed through my mind. Could it be that Alfie warned him not to provide me with any help, so this call is likely to tell me that he won't disclose any information related to Alfie?

  After hesitating, I finally chose to answer the call.

  "Hey, Keith. Is there something you need from me or is something wrong?"

  "I heard that you encountered difficulties in pursuing Alfie, is that true?" His tone sounded no different from usual.

  "Yes... Is that why you called?"

  "Of course not." His tone suddenly became serious. "Lottie, I thought we were already friends!"

  His sudden change in attitude made me unable to guess what he was going to say or do next.

  "We are friends." Is he trying to pick a fight with me over some random reason and end our friendship, so he can avoid providing any help? I began to overthink.

  "In that case, why haven't you sought my help in the past few days?!"