The Invisible Daughter (Yunice Saunders) novel Chapter 389

Chapter 389 A Voice Before Silence

Wyatt wasn’t the type to calm down easily.

Yunice knew if she called too early, he’d break every rule to come get her.

She couldn’t let that happen–if he barged into the hospital, he’d be exposed too.

But if she waited too long…

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The CDC had likely already received her report. It was only a matter of time before Saunders Hospital was fully locked down. And once the lockdown started, they’d jam all signals to contain the news and prevent public panic.

After that, even making a phone call would be impossible.

If she really was infected….

If she died before the treatment protocol came through…

Then this would be her last call to Wyatt.

Should she call?

Would he blame her if she didn’t?

Probably not. She was just a stand–in, after all. There were countless people in the world who looked like her. If he ever missed her, he could always find someone else who looked like that woman.

Her battery dropped from 3% to 2%. Her heart skipped a beat.

She pressed call.

The phone rang. Each tone felt like a high heel driving straight into her heart–sharp and suffocating.

She didn’t know if Wyatt had finished his meeting. She didn’t even know if he’d see the call.

Then, on the third ring–his voice came through.

“I’m almost home.”

He still thought she was at Pavilion Hall.

Yunice’s throat tightened. She meant to tell him everything. But when the words reached her lips, they changed.

“Wyatt… there’s an old woman named Melina at the Jamerson Center. She’s my best friend’s grandmother. Could you have someone send her food and clothes now and then? Make sure no one bullies her.”

Wyatt didn’t sense anything wrong. He just thought she was being sentimental.

“Sure,” he said easily.

It was nothing to him–one call, and it’d be done.

Yunice added, “And Gill’s deli… she’s had people messing with her lately, jealous of her business. They even tried trashing her stall.”

Wyatt chuckled. “Her shop’s near the Northvale site, right? I’ll tell the crew to start buying lunch from her. Sound good?”

Yunice smiled. “Yeah.”

Then she fell silent.

She went over everything in her head. There was no one else she needed to ask about. No loose ends.

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Chapter 389 A Voice Before Silence

Carl would be fine–his position was untouchable.

Her brother… he was in healthcare. He’d understand.

Her phone dropped to 1%.

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Wyatt finally noticed something was off. He eased off the gas and frowned.

“You’re at Pavilion Hall, right?”

Yunice didn’t answer the question.

“My phone’s about to die,” she said softly. “It might shut off any second now.”

Wyatt’s voice deepened. “You’re not at Pavilion Hall?”

Wyatt tried to call her back. The robotic voice came on. The number you’ve dialed is currently unavailable…

But halfway there, Yunice’s voice echoed in his mind-“Don’t rush.”

He didn’t hesitate–drove into the emergency lane, parked, grabbed the charger from the console, and took off on foot.

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