Making solutions

Her nerves unraveling with anxiety, Hayley heard a brief disturbance on the line before Lillian's voice finally resonated through the phone, reaching Hayley's ears.

"What is it?" Lillian demanded curtly.

Hayley forced herself to maintain her composure as Lillian's voice echoed in her mind. Despite her rising anger, she responded with a calm demeanor.

"Where is my daughter, Lillian? Where is she?" She asked calmly.

Lillian let out a soft laugh before answering. "She's safe... for now."

Hayley's heart raced, anxiety flooding her senses. "What do you mean by that?"

"I have demands, Hayley. Demands that need to be met before I release her. Unfortunately, you aren't in a position to meet those demands for me, so I see no reason to continue this conversation."

As Lillian prepared to end the call, Hayley's desperate voice stopped her in her tracks.

"Please," Hayley implored, her stern expression softening. She shut her eyes, pleading earnestly. "Please, Lillian, I beg you, mother to mother,