Chapter Fifty-Two

Cat made a call to her foster mother the next morning. Eric was working out in the apartment gym. She thought about going to watch him, but had figured this was the best time to contact her mother. Grabbing a cup of green tea and her phone, Cat let herself out on the balcony. Putting the cup down on the table and sliding the door shut to the apartment, giving her the privacy she needed to have this conversation. Taking a seat on the edge of a chair.

Dialling her mother’s number, the phone rang for some time, and Cat was about to give up when it was answered on the other end.

“Hello.” came Dawn’s cheerful voice.

“Hi Mum, it’s me.” Cat said, picking up her tea and taking a sip.

“Oh, Cat honey. It’s so good to hear from you. I was going to call you today myself.” Cat could hear in her mother’s voice she was happy to hear from her. “How was the charity event last night?”

“It was good.” Cat replied after a moment’s pause.

“I remember. You’ve previously stated they can be tedious. I hope las