Lottie's POV
Winnie's question left me feeling down until evening. I had dinner and I went to sit in the garden while lost in thought. Suddenly, my phone on the desk rang.
Alfie's name appeared on the screen. I immediately jumped up from my seat. Why would he call me? Should I answer or not?
As I hesitated, the call was automatically disconnected due to no answer for a long time. Regret immediately flooded over me after hanging up. I should have answered. I wanted to hear his voice.
Just as I was thinking that, my phone rang again. It was Alfie.
This time, I didn't hesitate and answered the call. Neither of us spoke after connecting. I could hear his heavy breathing in my ear.
Did he dial the wrong number?
Finally, I couldn't resist anymore and asked, "Alfie?"
"Oh, it's Lottie!" His light laughter came through the phone. Even though he only said one sentence, I felt like something was off.