Just as Lily picks up the phone, trying to say something, she hears something heavy dropping on the ground.
Then, the call is hung up.
She dials back, and only finds the other party's phone is off.
Has something happened to Little Fairy?
John comes down from upstairs and sees Lily standing in the kitchen insufficiently clothed. He brings over a coat and tries to keep it around her. But his movement startles Lily.
John asks softly, "What happened?"
"Little Fairy's phone is off." Lily frowns, slightly upset, "A few hours ago, she called me a few times, but my phone was on silent mode, so I didn't notice."
John comforts her, "She is Leigh's fiancée. He wants to expand his business to Asia, so he won't take on the families in Yorkshire for no reason."
"I hope so." But it still worries her. After thinking for a while, she then calls someone, "No, I can't just let it go. She must have something to tell me."
Today is Leigh's birthday. Jessie must be with him.
Lily waits for a long time before Leigh gets through. His voice was a little hoarse, "Hello?"
"This is Lily."
A brief silence after, Leigh asks, "Lily, what happened between you and Daniel? Did you two break up? Where are you now? Why are you calling me?"
"Yes, we broke up. I'm working abroad now." Lily purses her lips and said lightly, "I heard that today is your birthday. Happy birthday."
"Thank you."
She doesn't know why, but his voice leaves her an impression that Leigh is not happy.
However, his replies are very short. She can't ask further.
Lily only casually asks, "Will Mr. Smith and Daniel celebrate your birthday? Oh, and Little Fairy, isn't she with you today? I couldn't get through to her on the phone."
"Daniel's father is injured. He has already rushed to Country XL to help." Leigh pauses and then quickly smiles, "Little Fairy is with me now. We are going back for my party."
"Then why is her phone off?"
"Oh, her phone is dead. It's charging in my car. She went to the shop to get the cake."
Lily trusts what Leigh says.
She breathes a sigh of relief. Thinking of what Jessie told her a few hours ago, Lily continued, "She loves you very much. I hope you guys will be fine."
Leigh seems to smile, "Of course I know she loves me."
Lily hesitates for a moment and says, "If Little Fairy does something wrong, please forgive her. I also hope that you can help each other in the future."
"Alright, I know."
Knowing Little Fairy is fine, Lily relaxes. She can call her later. Moreover, today is Leigh's birthday. They should have a good time. So, she ends the conversation quickly.
John stands beside her and asks, "Is she alright?"
Lily nods and smiles, "She's fine. She's on the way back with Leigh. Her phone is dead. I worry too much."
They then go upstairs together.
For no reason, Lily holds the banisters and feels a little dizzy. She falls backwards. Fortunately, John supports her so that she doesn't fall.
"Feeling unwell?"
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