While Ashley was practicing her dance routine, she received a phone call from home.
"Hello?" Ashley answered hesitantly, unsure of who it could be.
"Ashley, this is Evelyn Ziegler."
Ashley froze. It was Percy's mother, Evelyn! Why was she calling now?
She had a bad feeling. Percy had just arrived, and now his mother was calling.
"Hello, Mrs. Ziegler," Ashley replied cautiously. "Is something the matter?"
"We need to talk in person. I'm at your hotel, in the café downstairs. I'll be waiting for you."
Ashley clutched her phone, frowning.
She felt uneasy, but it was Percy's mother. She had to face her and could only steel herself for what was to come.
The café was relatively empty at that time. As soon as Ashley entered, she spotted Evelyn sitting by the window, wearing sunglasses an
