The night was deep, and Billy was wide awake, restless with a mind that refused to quiet. He held his phone and dialed Josefina's number. The unfamiliar number rang through, and Josefina answered.
Billy's voice was tinged with urgency. "Josie, it's Dad. I really need to talk to you."
Without a second thought, Josefina hung up.
Undeterred, Billy grabbed another phone and tried again. "Josie, please, just hear me out, okay?"
Predictably, Josefina disconnected the call once more.
Billy was persistent, each call met with Josefina's unwavering resolve to block him. On the sixth attempt, she finally answered, her voice icy, "Billy, spit it out already. What do you want?"
Josefina's cold demeanor sent a shiver down Billy's spine, his grip tightening around the phone.
Still, he forced a gentle smile, and his voice followed suit. "Josie, I'm calling because I want Ruby to apologize to you in person. It's all Ruby's fault. If it weren't for Ruby's stubbornness and unforgivable mistake, you wouldn't be so angry."
A mocking laugh escaped Josefina. "So, what? You're scared to lose money, and you don't want to pay up, that's why you're calling?"
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