Chapter 157

"My stuff's here," Milton said, raising his hand a little. "Where is it? I'll go get it," Oliver asked right away. Marcus didn't seem to be stopping him from staying, so he turned to Mrs. Thompson and said, "Let him in." Mrs. Thompson gave a slight nod. "Alright." Oliver figured this wasn't a place to stick around, so he gave up on breakfast, grabbed his bag, and said, "I'm heading to school." "I'm off to the office," Elaine chimed in right behind him. "I'll give you a ride. Still early anyway," she said, hooking her arm around his shoulders. Oliver guessed she had something to discuss, so he agreed reluctantly. "Fine." Once they were in the car, Oliver glanced at her and said, "You're really okay with letting him be alone with your husband?" Elaine joked, "Hey, if he manages to win him over, maybe that's not so bad." "That could get... real messy," Oliver replied with a dead-serious look. Elaine couldn't help laughing. There was always a bit of synch for her and Oliver. "He's sober no