Chapter 7

In the end, the first voice won. Not because it made more sense, but because it was softer, lighter, more like the kind of person I thought I should be.

"How long?" I asked.

Sophie looked up, genuine surprise flashing in her eyes. She clearly hadn't expected me to agree. "A month—no, two weeks. I'll definitely move out within two weeks!"

"Two weeks," I repeated. "Put it in writing."

"Okay. Okay. I'll write it."

The officer brought paper and a pen. Sophie wrote a statement promising to vacate Unit 2202 within fifteen days, return it to Emily Carter, and cause…