Selena's POV
“Sel, wake up! Today is our class presentation!” Melinda called out, gently tapping my shoulder.
I groaned, reluctant to open my eyes.
But my phone rang at that moment, and I immediately sat up.
I grabbed it from the bedside table, expecting to hear Ashford's voice.
Instead, a familiar woman's voice greeted me.
“It's about time you picked up. I thought you were deliberately ignoring my calls.”
I blinked. “Mrs. Callaghan?”
Melinda frowned at the name. “Mrs. Callaghan? Ashford's mother.”
I quickly shook my head before things could spiral out of control.
“It's a joke. Go and pick out my outfit for today,” I whispered.
She looked reluctant at first, but the thought of choosing my dress seemed to win her over.
As soon as she left, I got out of bed and properly answered
