CHAPTER 40 But I'm Worried

  LEAH'S POV

  "Hey Sis." I said.

  "Hey, Leah. How are you? How is Lana?" she asked.

  "She's fine, we took a walk to the park." I said.

  "Lana, say hello to aunty Clara."

  "Hewwo aunty Cwara!" Lana said in her adorable toddler voice. I could hear Clara's laugh on the other end of the phone.

  "Aww, hello to you too, sweetie!" Clara said. "I miss you, little one. Are you being a good girl for your mom?"

  "Y-yes!" Lana said, her voice full of pride. "I was vewy good."

  "I'm so glad to hear that, Lana." Clara said. "How about you, Leah? How are you doing?"

  "I'm alright." I said.

  "Are you sure? You ain't sounding like it." she said.

  "Well… let me get home and and put Lana to bed and I'll call you back so we could talk." I said.

  "Of course," Clara said. "I'll be here. Just take care of yourself and Lana, okay?"

  "I will," I said. "Thanks, Clara."

  "Anytime," she said. "Talk to you soon."