Chapter 073

LORRAINE'S POV

I woke up with a pounding headache. I succeeded in crying myself to sleep. I walked to the window and noticed it was pitch black outside.

I took out my phone to check if I received a message from them but there was nothing. Just the last messages we exchanged.

I chewed my lip worriedly. Maybe I should text them. Yes, I'll do just that. This time, there was no excuse. I needed to unburden my chest from the guilt of abandoning them when they needed me.

“Hi,” I clicked the send button. I pushed the phone away and buried my fingers in my hair, waiting for it to beep.

Nothing happened. I waited for almost ten minutes but there was no response. My heart skipped.

What if they got shot?

I picked up the phone again and hit the dial button. This texting thing was unhealthy for my anxiety.

I chewed my fingernail, pacing back and forth as I waited for any of them to answer. It went straight to voicemail.

Oh, goddess!

My eyes began to water.

Just then, I heard a knock. I quick