Chapter 429

"That's Ms. Sadler," Shane said. Mayra had not moved on from the hallucinations she had earlier. She didn't even know when she was hypnotized. She couldn't tell if the clock on the wall was the tool used for hypnosis. It rained the night before, so the ground was still damp. The lights shone past the clouds and upon her. Still, she felt cold all over. After walking for a while, she saw another shadow overlapping with hers and realized Brandon was following her. Because Anderson had wanted to take her to the psychiatrist, Mayra didn't eat much at noon. She went into a convenience store. Using what change she had left, she bought instant noodles. After pouring hot water into the cup, she went and sat by the window. Brandon followed her and went to purchase a pack of cigarettes from the counter. With Mayra by his side, he tore open the plastic cover, tossed it into the bin, and lit a cigarette in a series of smooth motions. The irritating smell of cigarettes filled the ai