Chapter 41

OLIVIA I had just gotten off work, and the rain was coming down hard. I was about to book an Uber, but the memory of the previous incident was still fresh in my mind. I couldn’t ask Matthew’s driver since it wasn’t overtime. My only option was to take the subway. The subway station was nearby, but with the heavy rain and strong winds, it was going to take me longer to get there. I was wearing a black coat, but the wind was so sharp it cut through me, making my umbrella sway in the gusts. As I struggled to walk toward the station, I heard someone call my name. I looked around, but saw no one. I shook my head, thinking it was just my mind playing tricks. I was eager to get a ride, and walking to the subway in this weather felt like too much of a hassle. Then, my phone vibrated in my bag. I hesitated for a moment, debating whether to answer now or call back later. Curious, I fumbled through my bag and pulled out my phone. It was a call from Aiden. Before I could answer, a bright light sud