Chapter 4

Three days later, I didn't go reclaim the apartment, because David came to see me.

This time, he didn't bring Sophie or Mavis.

He came alone.

He was a lot more subdued than before.

"Laura, can we talk?" he said.

I leaned against the doorframe, watching him. "Talk about what?"

"About the apartment." He hesitated. "Could you not kick us out?"

I raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"My mom's getting old, and she can't handle moving. And honestly, I don't have anywhere else to go."

"Don't you have Sophie? Why not move in with her?"

David's expression soured. "She only has…