Chapter 166

As soon as I discover she’s not home, I consider calling Sanjay to ask if he’s taken her to the community center, but the man still doesn’t like me, and I’m happy to leave it that way. Fuck knows she needs an ally. I’ve been fielding calls from Luisa and Mason about work, and Nathan is worried I need company after signing the final paperwork today and wants to know if I want to grab a drink or dinner or to come stay the night at his place. And Dad left a voicemail asking if I’ll bring my “new lady friend” to brunch at the house soon. Christ. I love my family with all my heart, but right now I wish they’d all back the fuck off. I need to find a way to press a mute button so I can concentrate. Shit, I should have figured out a way to do that years ago. After telling Gretchen where we’re heading next, I deal with the rest from the back seat. I answer the work queries about the South Korean deal, tell Nathan I’ll call him tomorrow, and send Dad a message telling him there is no new lady fr