CHAPTER 158: A MESSAGE FROM HOME

After a memorable dinner night, Samantha stares at the beach through the impact-resistant window. The soft sound of waves lapping against the shore creates a soothing backdrop. She smiles as she remembers Camila and how shocked they were to see her at the dinner. She sometimes wonders what she would do without her as a friend. She sighs when her phone rings, breaking her thoughts. It is an unknown number, and Samantha hesitates at first before picking up the call. "Hello!" she says, and a lady's voice comes from the phone. "Hi, please. Is this Samantha Peterson?" Confused, Samantha sits up at her name being mentioned. "Yes, please; how can I help you?" "I am Doctor Jones from BC Medical Center in New York." "Okay?" Samantha asks, not sure why a doctor is calling her. "Do you know Ian Gerard?" "Gerard?" Samantha furrows her brows, unsure if it is who she thinks it is. "Yes, Ian Gerard from New York?" the lady repeats. "Yes, yes, yes, I know him. Is everything okay?" Samantha a