Chapter 3

Andrew knew exactly who that was. But he did not answer.

He shot up and strode toward the restaurant exit. "Something came up. Eat without me."

For the first time ever, he walked out on Emily.

She sat frozen for a second, then chased after him.

Andrew's familiar figure had already vanished from the street outside.

Andrew sprinted all the way home.

He did not believe I had actually moved out.

But when he opened the door, the dark, silent apartment hit him like a punch to the gut.

I used to be either at work or at home. Every…