Chapter 5

"After the window was smashed, I called," I replied.

"Then why didn't you tell me?" he asked.

I looked at him.

"I called, but you didn't pick up," I said.

Emily hurried to explain.

"Olivia, Michael was at my place checking the doors and windows. He probably just missed your call," she said.

Sophie gave a sarcastic laugh.

"He had time to text Olivia and accuse her of being jealous, but couldn't be bothered to pick up?" she shot back.

Ryan looked embarrassed.

"Mr. Carter was just looking out for Emily," he said.

I walked to the door and pulled…