Chapter 49

The persistent ring of Olivia's phone startled her from the depths of her slumber. She searched for the phone with her hands on the nightstand. "Who could that be?" She murmured, opening her eyes to see the caller ID displaying the name "Mrs. Margaret." Made her heart skipped a beat; the prospect of talking to Nathaniel's mother was disturbing. What could his mother want to discuss with her now, after their contract had officially ended? Did Nathaniel tell her anything? Why was she suddenly remembered today?.

Dropping her uncertainty, Olivia answered the call, her voice a mixture of surprise and fear. "Hello, Mrs. Margaret," she greeted, trying to sound as composed as possible.

"Good morning, Olivia, dear," Mrs. Margaret's voice was warm and inviting. "I hope I didn't disturb your sleep."

Olivia sat up in bed, putting aside her initial anxiety. "Not at all, Mrs. Margaret. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. How can I be of help you today?"

The conversation took an unexpected tur