The Only Choice

As soon as Valerie accepted the video call, Lily's worried voice came from the other end of the line before Valerie could see Lily's face.

"I was away to answer a call. Then I met an old lady who couldn't find her way home, so I took her to the police station. I'm with her now."

Valerie patiently explained to Lily over a video call.

Lily's small face appeared in front of the camera. After listenin