My hand froze mid-air. My mind was blank.
Valentin seemed to have seen me. He ended his conversation with Georgina and walked over.
"Hello? Ms. Barton, are you there? Your mother wishes to see you before she goes for her surgery. Please come."
The voice on the phone continued, and my body trembled.
"Ding!"
Just then, the elevator behind me opened.
"Good evening, Mr. Navarro. We wish you a happy birthday." The people at the entrance bowed and cheered in unison.
Valentin walked to my side. He took my arm and made me turn to face Mr. Navarro.
"Hello? Hello? Ms. Barton, why aren't you saying anything? I'm not going to be involved anymore. You can handle this yourself." The person on the phone hung up.
"Father, this is Selena, my new..." Before Valentin could finish, I interrupted.
"M
