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Heinz checked the caller ID and realized that Alice was calling. He quickly answered the phone. "Alice?"
"Heinz, is my mother dead?" Alice's trembling voice sounded over the phone.
Heinz was stunned. "Who told you?"
"Jensen's mother," Alice said. "My mother-in-law."
Heinz had a feeling that it wasn't Jensen who told her, so how did Aunt Brooks know about it?
It seemed like Jensen might have told her. Then again, it was not the time to pursue that matter now.
Heinz could only tell Alice the truth. "Yes, your mother has passed away."
"Uh!" Alice took a deep breath. After a slight pause, she calmed down. However, she still sounded a little emotional. "Heinz, does my sister know about this?"
"Yes, she knows," Heinz said. "Alice, don't worry. I understand your feelings. Your sister is afraid that you will be sad, and that is why she didn't dare to tell you. There is no way to bring someone back from the dead. I'm sorry for your loss."