Chapter 1022

Wendy had been so preoccupied with her thoughts that she had forgotten she was still on a phone call with Naomi. She was momentarily startled, then felt her heart soften when she sensed the concern in Naomi's tone. How foolish of her! She had almost fallen prey to someone else's deliberate meddling and trusted the wrong person! Wendy relaxed, and a smile crept across her face, as though she was gazing at Naomi right then and there. "Nothing, darling. I'm fine. I was at dinner and had been drinking, so I'm a little tipsy right now. "I'm in the car now, just catching a little breeze with the windows down. I'm feeling much better now that I've heard your voice. Don't worry about me; I'm fine." Naomi listened attentively, trying to pick up anything out of the ordinary from her voice, and finally said, "Are you sure, Mrs. Ward? Are you by yourself? Is there anyone there who can drive you home?" Wendy smiled, pleased at the fact that Naomi was still so concerned about her safety. "Yes