Chapter 166

Jojo: My baby was already asleep and safely tucked in his cot when I called Mel for the second time in thirty minutes, knowing that it would have been enough time for her to pick Valerie up and take her to the restaurant. As usual, she picked up on the first dial. I held my heart in my chest immediately I heard her voice. She did not begin to scream or cry immediately she picked up, I took it as a good sign. "Mel, what about Valerie? You did not call me, and..." "It is fine, Jo. Everything is alright." She spoke with a hearty laugh. I briefly closed my eyes and pressed my phone to my chest. Tears of gratitude escaped my eyelids and ran down my cheeks. "She's in front of me, we are walking into the restaurant as we speak. I also told her she would be spending the night at my place, and she'll see you tomorrow. I'm guessing whatever is happening back there is quite serious." Mel continued. Yes, it certainly was. I sniffed in my tears and managed a brief smile. "Thanks a lot, Mel. You are