Chapter 89 Just one day

He stood in his office pacing back and forth with his phone in his hand as he is contemplating whether he should call Lisa. He was torn between uncertainty and worry, unsure if reaching out would be the right decision. After a moment of hesitation, he let out a heavy sigh and dialed her number. The phone rang four times before someone answered. However, it wasn't Lisa's voice that greeted him but that of a stranger. Alex furrowed his brows in confusion. “Um, hello? Is this Lisa?” he asked tentatively. The voice on the other end replied, “No, this is her mother. Who is this?” Alex's heart skipped a beat. He wasn't expecting Lisa's mother to answer. “I'm Alex, a friend of Lisa's. Is everything alright?” he inquired, concern lacing his words. There was a moment of silence before Lisa's mother's voice cracked with emotion. “No, everything's not alright,” she replied, her voice trembling. Lisa's mother's voice trembled slightly, and Alex's worry deepened. “Why are you crying? Is Lisa