Just as John finished talking to Miss B and was about to leave the restroom to head to her place, his phone rang again. The shrill ringtone echoed off the tiled walls, jolting him out of his thoughts. He figured it was Miss B calling back, her voice still fresh in his mind. But when he glanced at the screen, he saw Brad’s name. A wave of unease washed over him, and his heart started to race.John stood there for a moment, staring at the phone vibrating in his hand. The name “Brad” flashed insistently, and he felt a knot form in his stomach. What was he going to say? The restroom’s cold, sterile air seemed to close in on him, making it hard to think. Just as the call was about to go to voicemail, he took a deep breath and answered, his hand shaking slightly.“Hey, John,” Brad’s voice came through, rough and tired. He sounded like he hadn’t slept in days, a hint of desperation in his tone.“Yes, I can hear you. Why did you call?” John asked, pressing the phone to his ear. His voice wave
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