atricia desperately hoped Brandon could find a solution. Even if it just bought them some time.

On the other end, Brandon's expression hardened as he asked coldly, "What happened?"

His gut told him this was something serious. Patricia rarely got this flustered.

Patricia tried to collect herself, locking her door while gathering her thoughts to explain clearly. "Phoebe's suspicious about my identity!"

"No, wait..."

She shook her head, panic rising in her voice. ...