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My eyes popped open as I scurried from the bed. Hearing Mrs. Miller’s voice had my heart racing . . . along with my legs.
“Um.” Get it together, I thought as I raced around the room searching for a robe. I knew she couldn’t see me through the phone line. But still. “Thank you for returning my call, Mrs. Miller.”
“It’s no problem. I was going to call you.”
I stopped in my tracks. “You were?”
“It seems I have a daughter-in-law I didn’t know about.” Her voice was matter-of-fact and gave nothing away.
“Ah, so you’ve heard.” I breathed. She must have been in contact with Ian or David. “Is everyone okay? I’ve been so worried.”
“That’s why I’m calling you.”
“Did you talk to David or Ian?”
“No. I can’t get in touch with any of my sons or my daughter-in-law, Mya. And if you know Mya, yo
