Lizzy was in the common area, working on her proposal, when she received several phone calls in succession.
Her hand began to tremble, and after hanging up the last call, she slammed her phone down onto the table with a loud thud.
The noise caught Merriman's attention. He set down his book and walked over to her.
Lizzy's face was pale. She suddenly stood up, and the chair behind her scraped against the floor with a piercing sound. She paced the room, then grabbed her car keys and strode toward the door.
"Lizzy, wait!"
Merriman quickly reached her side and grabbed her arm, preventing her from leaving.
"No. It's too dangerous for you to drive like this."
Lizzy turned her head away, but Merriman could clearly see the tears welling in her eyes.
She fought to keep her emotions in check,
