Chapter 38: Exposed!
Speeding toward Pine Hill, Aurora held her breath in silence as their car finally passed the spot where her accident had claimed her life.
She had managed to keep her composure when they drove by, heading to the graveyard.
But now, after seeing her own grave and hearing the outpouring of sadness and guilt from Alex, she felt an unexpected tightness in her chest.
Fortunately, the car was moving quickly; they were already on the main road before she knew it.
At the same time, Aurora’s cell phone vibrated in her bag, the noise breaking the silence. She swiftly pulled it out and noticed "Aunty Tina" on the screen.
Hesitant to answer, she worried about disturbing Alex.
However, his sharp and clear voice echoed in the car, surprising her.
"How long are you going to let that noise continue?"
"I’m sorry," Aurora said, turning to look at him. "Alex, may I pick up this call?"
"Why are you asking for my permission? That’s your phone, not mine!" he shot back without taking his gaze off the road. She was left speechless.
Aurora didn’t want to make Alex angrier, so she quickly answered the call. But she couldn’t get a word in as Tina’s loud voice erupted from the other end—loud enough for Alex to hear.