After leaving Garrison's house, Lacey took a taxi downtown.
She needed to buy some new clothes. Otherwise, returning to the Carters in such revealing clothes would cause a stir.
Lacey eventually purchased an outfit from a retail store. Just as she was about to put on her new purchase, her cell phone rang.
"Lacey, save me! I need your help!" Alina yelled over the phone.
"What's the matter, Alina? Calm down!" Lacey sprang to her feet. Her nerves were on edge.
Forty minutes passed.
Lacey was on her way to the airport.
"Okay, I got it. Come again? He's attractive and 6 feet tall? What's his name? Cloud?" Lacey scowled before continuing, "What kind of name is that? What's his real name? Come on, tell me! Hey! Hey—"
She dropped her head and saw that her cell phone was dead.
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