Liam arrived at her house, filled with anticipation, only to find Violet's absence. The emptiness of the surroundings mirrored the void in his heart. He had hoped to find her there, to bridge the distance that had grown between them. The weight of their strained friendship settled heavily upon him.
Driven by an insatiable eagerness to meet Violet, Liam couldn't bear to wait any longer. He picked up his phone and dialed Franklin's number, his fingers trembling with anticipation. The phone rang, and he held his breath, waiting for Franklin's voice on the other end.
"Hello?" Franklin's voice crackled through the receiver.
"It's Liam," he responded, his voice betraying his urgency. "Is Violet with you? I've been searching for her."
A moment of silence passed before Franklin responded, his
