#Chapter 166: Unfamiliar Territory

Abby I’m still standing, frozen, just inside the threshold of the kitchen. The air is silent as John and Anton suddenly halt their cooking, their eyes meeting each other for a moment before they slide over to me. “Abby?” John’s voice is somewhat incredulous, seeing as how I haven’t set foot in here for the past three weeks. “Did you need something?” I take a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves as I face John and Anton, their expressions a mix of surprise and curiosity. “I’m just... checking in,” I manage to say, but even to my own ears, the words sound like a lie. Anton leans back against the prep station and wipes his hands on the towel that’s slung over his shoulder. “Checking in?” He arches an eyebrow as a smirk plays on his lips. “Is that really it?” John nods in agreement with Anton and folds his arms over his chest. “Yeah, Abby, tell us the truth.” There’s a pause, a moment where I wonder if I should make up an excuse and leave, but I know that Ethan and Dai