Chapter 0020 BAILEE My phone ringing startled me awake , though I hadn't intended to pass out on the couch . Usually , when Brinley was sick , I would sleep in her room to ensure she was okay . I jumped for the phone to keep the ringer from waking Brinley . It had been pointless , though , because I cursed loudly as my knee connected with the coffee table , and my arms flailed as I tumbled off the couch and onto the floor with a thud " My vision was still blurry from sleep , and the room spun from the quick movement , but I managed to grab my phone and answer the call , unable to see the number on the screen as I blinked rapidly to moisten my eyes . " Hello , " I said breathlessly , rolling onto my back and pulling my knee up to my chest . " Ms. Evans , " A man said , and my eyes shot open as a jolt of excitement went through me at hearing my maiden name . I had no clue who it was , but it was the first time since the hearing yesterday that I had been called Ms. Evans without me having to correct them to it from Mrs. Johnson . " Yes , " I said , cringing when I heard Brinley start crying from my loud start to the morning " Ms. Evans , my name is Andrew Collins I am the financial and investment manager for your brother , Benjamin Evans . " The man introduced , going on to provide his company name that I didn't care to remember as I pushed myself up to my feet and started down the hallway . " It's nice to meet you , " I said quickly , feeling rushed to go into the room Brinley was staying in to comfort her , but I didn't want to be on the phone when I did so " You as well . I'm calling today because I received a request to transfer some funds to you , but based on the dollar amount , I would need you to come into the office to confirm your banking information and sign a few papers . Would you be available today ? " He asked , and my eyebrows pulled together in confusion . " I have to sign for this ? How much is he trying to transfer ? " I asked , tensing when Brinley's cries grew louder as the doorbell rang . What in the overstimulating Hell was happening right now ? This was not how I wanted to wake up . " I am so sorry . I need just a minute . " Mr. Collin's muffled response was inaudible as I lowered my phone and pushed the door to Brinley's room open . Her face was red , and her hair was wet , sticking to her face and forehead " Oh , sweetie ! " I gasped , rushing forward as she reached for me . Her forehead was hot again , and I felt tears fill my eyes in anger at myself . I had been in such a hurry to get away from Caleb that I hadn't grabbed her medicine from the counter . I placed my phone down , and the illuminated screen showed that Ben's finance manager was still on the line as I stripped Brinley of her sweat - soaked clothes . " I'm sorry ! One more moment ! " I shouted at the phone , hoping he could hear me over Brinley's crying . She was hysterical , but I needed to get her dressed , in the car , and to the store to get her medicine . A bath could only do so much at this point to bring her fever down Come on , Sweetie , " I cooed as 1 - tried to pull a new shirt over her head , but she was resisting . " Please , work with me here . " " No !" She cried , but her high - pitched wail of defiance sounded weak . " Don't It took me another minute to get her dressed , and I had just pulled her onto my hip when I heard heavy footsteps rushing down the hallway . I had heard Caleb walk like that too many times , and my heart fell , leaving an airy , tingly feeling in my chest . Did he want revenge for Alexander attacking him last night ? 1/2 BONUS I grabbed my phone , rushed into the walk - in closet , and hoped that Caleb wouldn't find us as I tried to quietly shush Brinley