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Chapter 63 ~ Continuation

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"Hello? Eric, is that you?" Nora asked as she recognized the slightly out-of-breath man on the other end of the line.

"Yes, who is this?" Eric replied, his voice a little sluggish.

"Hmmm, it's your mother, Eric. Don't you have my number?" She asked, raising an eyebrow in surprise. "Are you okay?"

"Oh, yes! Mother, sorry about that... I feel a little tipsy," he responded. "And I just woke up from a rather long sleep," he added, sounding like he was trying to gather his bearings.

"Oh, that's funny. You're not one to drink yourself into a stupor. What happened?" she asked, in curiosity.

"I wish I had the answer to that," Eric sighed, his tone heavy. "Anyway... you were supposed to call me the moment your plans landed in New York. It's been three weeks, almost a month. Why haven't I heard from you guys?" He questioned; the frustration in his voice was unmistakable.

"I don't think I'm in the best position to answer that," Nora replied

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