Chapter 44 After Vangie

• After Vangie’s medical exam, Sheila and Anton kept her company. Sheila took her all over the place. Vangie didn’t say no—she had nowhere else to go. And going home wasn’t an option either… she didn’t know how to face Bert.
• They were having lunch at a restaurant inside the mall when Vangie’s phone vibrated. She checked it—and froze. Bert was calling. It felt like something sharp stabbed her chest.
• Sheila noticed her expression and paused mid-bite. She peeked at Vangie’s phone, and the moment she saw Bert’s name on the screen, her face soured. Without a word, she snatched the phone from Vangie.