LEAH'S POV

　　"He's calling." I told my sister.

　　"Why don't you pick up and hear what he has to say, Leah." she advised.

　　I took a deep breath and then answered the call. "Hello?" I said, my voice sounding small and nervous.

　　"Hey, Leah," Ian said, his voice gentle and full of concern. "How are you doing?"

　　"I'm okay," I lied. I didn't want to tell him how I was really feeling. It would only make things more ...