YVONNE —

"That is the issue, dear. Mr. Thomas had a ghastly car accident this evening while he was trying to catch an appointment."

"What?! Oh, my God. Tell me you are kidding me right now, Elizabeth," I remarked, losing my balance. I did not want to believe that. How could she be pranking me on such a topic?

"I'm not joking, dear. Mr. Thomas is in a bad state currently, but he is receiving treatment, and we hope he recovers," Elizabeth continued.

I could not withstand the truth, and I fell and collapsed on the floor.

"Somebody help!" Elizabeth screamed as she noticed that I had fainted. She was...