Chapter 41

The phone kept ringing as Natalie continued walking. Finally, a car pulled up beside her and slammed on the brakes. "Natalie!" Johnson jumped out of the car. He didn't even have time to open the umbrella before running straight toward her. Only when he reached her did he fumble to open it and hold it over her head. "Why are you out here alone in the rain? Where's Jeffrey? Didn't he go back to the Foster residence with you? "Come on, get in the car." Natalie lifted her eyes to look at Johnson. Rainwater was streaming into her eyes, blurring her vision so much that she couldn't see clearly. Johnson's gaze was full of concern. "Natalie, it's me." She shivered slightly. "Johnson?" "Yes," Johnson replied. She forced a small smile. "What a coincidence." Johnson answered, "It's not a coincidence. I came here on purpose." "Why?" "Get in the car." Not giving her much of a choice, Johnson grabbed her wrist and helped her into the front passenger seat. "I'm soaked," Natalie said, loo