241 THE COUNTDOWN

“So, how have you been?” Anna questioned the lady on the other end of the phone. “I've been good, I've been fine. I’ve been here and there but the bottom line is that I'm fine and you don't have to worry about me.” Anna shook her head, rolling her eyes. “That just makes me worry more, Lily. I asked one question and you answered multiple times. Tell me you cried for help without telling me so. Are you sure you're fine?” “Not the best but yes, I'm managing. I'm trying to figure out what I should do and you don't have to worry about me, I'll be fine,” Lily assured her in a soothing tone. Anna buttoned her shirt before letting out a sigh of defeat. “If not that you were an entire continent away from me, I would have forced a detailed explanation of what your being fine is but since you don't want today further, I have no choice but to accept this. It's not nice though.” “Oh, come on,” Lily said. “I just don't want you to worry. But what I'm worried about is why you're gettin