âGraham called you, and when you didnât answer, he called me.
â
Lucinda held her breath, feeling her heart racing.
Despite her fearlessness, even daring to argue with her father, Lucinda was most afraid of Graham.
Sensing Cyrusâ unease, Lucinda feared the worst if Graham were to find her.
Her legs trembling, Lucinda spoke in a pleading tone.
âCyrus, please donât call him now.
Just⦠give me a moment.
â
âLucinda Simmons.
â
Grahamâs commanding voice suddenly boomed through Cyrusâ phone.
âDamn it,â Lucinda cursed inwardly.
She was at a loss for words.
Unbeknownst to her, the phone had remained connected and on speaker.
With Graham addressing her by her full name, it was clear he was livid.
Unable to avoid the call, Lucinda reluctantly took the phone and spoke in a soft voice.
âGraham, I was wrong.
Please donât be angryâ¦â
âWhat did you do wrong?â Graham demanded.
Grahamâs voice was devoid of warmth.
Cyrus held his breath, not daring to speak.
Lucinda pondered for a moment.
Frankly, she wasnât sure.
âI did everything wrong.
â
âLucinda Simmons!â
Graham bellowed.
Lucinda was so frightened that she immediately knelt on the ground.
âGraham, I know I was wrong.
Iâm begging you, please forgive me.
â