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Chapter 96
SCOTT'S GUEST HOUSE Scott adjusted the collar of his shirt in the mirror one last time, tugging it into place before he let out a low sigh.He slipped his phone from the dresser, the screen lighting up with a notification. It was a message.He unlocked it with a swipe of his thumb, as his eyes scanned the message. The text displayed a location and a short line confirming the venue for the meeting. Scott read it twice before locking his phone again and sliding it into his pocket.“Alright,” he muttered under his breath, straightening his sleeves.He left the bedroom and walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. He then set a mug on the counter and poured himself coffee.Scott cradled the mug in both hands, lifting it to his lips and taking a sip. He was midway through another sip when his phone began to vibrate against the counter.He set the mug and picked up the phone. The screen lit up with a familiar name.“Aunt,” he said as a wide smile spread across his face.He accepted the
Chapter 95
Scott had been weaving through the aisles for the last twenty minutes, his cart now full with everything on his list. Bread, milk, eggs, fresh vegetables, canned goods, snacks for Leah. He even tossed in a few extras that he didn’t really need but figured he might as well get now. No sense making another trip later in the week.He rolled his cart toward the checkout lanes, slowing down as he glanced over the different counters. Most of them were moderately busy, but one line near the end was moving faster than the rest. He made his way over, steering the cart into position behind a middle-aged woman who was just finishing up.He began unloading his items onto the conveyor belt, stacking them in neat groups.A few minutes later he heard the sound of another cart pulling up beside his.He didn’t pay it much attention at first, assuming it was just another shopper picking a lane. But then a familiar voice spoke.“Well, look at that. Twice in one day.”Scott turned his head and found Ca
Chapter 94
Scott’s hands tightened on the steering wheel as his car rolled slowly down the nearly empty street. While driving his mind drifted to someone.Lisa.It had been almost a day since she walked out of his house, saying she’d call when she got home, but he hadn’t heard from her since.Scott shifted in his seat, glancing at the phone lying face-up in the cup holder. The black screen reflected a faint outline of his lips set in a thin line. He let out a slow breath through his nose.“She said she’d call,” he muttered under his breath as his eyes were fixed on the road ahead but his mind entirely elsewhere.His right hand twitched toward the phone as his fingers curled slightly but then he stopped himself, gripping the wheel again.“No. No, bad idea,” he said out loud this time. “What if Benjamin’s with her? What if he’s watching?”He knew Benjamin, he knew the man’s temper, his paranoia and his need for control. If Benjamin saw Lisa’s phone light up with Scott on the screen, that would be
Chapter 93
UNCLE BEN'S BARGale pushed the door open and stepped inside the bar. He scanned the familiar space, his eyes automatically settling on the booth tucked in the corner which is their usual seat. Without hesitation, he made his way over, sliding into the chair with a sigh.Almost immediately, a waiter appeared beside him with a pad in his hand.“The usual, Mr. Gale?” the young man asked politely.Gale gave a short nod. “Yeah. Make it strong,” he replied.The waiter scribbled quickly, then walked off. Gale leaned back, reaching into his pocket and pulling out his phone. A soft vibration ran through it just as he unlocked the screen. It was a notification from Damian.Almost there. Just a few minutes away.The waiter returned after a few minutes, placing a short glass in front of him. “Here you go, sir,” the waiter said with a nod.“Thanks,” Gale muttered, wrapping his fingers around the glass and he lifted it to his lips and took a big gulp. He placed the glass back down with a dull cli
Chapter 92
Minutes after Lisa left, Scott sat on the couch with one of his arm stretched along the backrest, his posture was relaxed and his attention was glued to the glowing screen of his phone. His thumb moved as he scrolled, occasionally pausing to read something more carefully.Then suddenly he felt a presence behind him, a shadow loomed over his shoulder, followed by a warm presence leaning in. A head appeared just behind him, and arms draped loosely across his shoulders from behind.“Hey, big brother,” Leah’s voice rang out in a sing-song tone.Scott didn’t look up immediately. “Yeah?” he replied casually with his eyes still locked on the phone.“How’s my favorite sibling doing today?” she asked in a fake sweet tone.“You only have one sibling,” Scott said, glancing up for half a second before returning to his screen. “And I’m fine.”Leah didn’t move away. She stayed where she was, draped over him like a lazy cat who’d found the perfect perch. Her chin rested lightly on his shoulder.“Mm-
Chapter 91
Benjamin’s grip did not loosen. If anything, his fingers dug deeper into the skin of Lisa’s neck. At this point Lisa was struggling to breathe.Her own hands clawed at his wrist as her nails scraped his hands. Her vision was beginning to blur.“I’ll ask you one last time,” Benjamin said, in a low voice as he stared at her. “Where have you been Lisa?”Lisa’s voice came out in a gasp. “I was at the hospital.”Benjamin’s eyes narrowed instantly. “Lies,” he snapped. “Don’t insult me, Lisa. You really think I’m stupid enough to believe that?”Her knees trembled beneath her as she tried to keep herself upright. “I’m telling the truth.”“No,” Benjamin cut in, his grip tightening again, making her choke harder. “The absolute worst thing you could possibly do to yourself right now is stand here in front of me, looking me in the eye, and lie. So you better start talking, and this time, give me the truth.”She shook her head. “I’m not lying, It’s the truth.”“And you expect me to believe you dis
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