Chapter 54

Suddenly, an all too familiar face came to the gap in the door and snatched the kid up to hold. I felt my breathe leave me a little bit as I saw someone I genuinely thought I'd never see again in my lifetime-- and realistically probably never would again. Although, one can hope. "...Umm, hey I--" "--I'm sorry we're not looking for anything today, I'm actually in the process of drawing a bath so thank you but it's not exactly the best time. Try the lady in apartment H. She'll buy anything if you get there before her carer arrives." She began, not looking up from scolding the child as she went to close the door. "--Ava, it's me." I cut across before she could fully shut it, my interjection causing her to pause and glance up from the toddler in her arms. Her eyes narrowed in concentration as she tried to pin point me for a hot-minute, recognition followed by disbelief eventually flashing through her eyes. "Evelyn...?"