Chapter 100

Elena’s POV

I quickly grabbed my phone and dialed Phila's number, my hands still shaking from the encounter with Alex.

"Phila, I need you to come pick me up," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

Phila's voice was immediately concerned. "Elena, what's wrong? What happened?"

I tried to speak, but my voice caught in my throat. I couldn't say a word.

"Elena, talk to me! What's going on?" Phila demanded, her voice firm but worried.

I took a deep breath and tried again, but still couldn't speak. I was too shaken.

Phila sighed. "Okay, I'm on my way. Just hang in there."

Twenty minutes later, Phila pulled up in her car. I got in, still feeling shaky.

Phila handed me a hot cup of coffee. "Here, drink this. It'll calm you down."

I took a sip, feeling the warmth spread through my body. Slowly, I began to calm down.

Phila looked at me, her eyes worried. "Elena, what happened? You're scaring me."

I took another sip of coffee, gathering my strength. And then I told her everything - the visit t