Chapter 327

I stood at the gate for a bit, just about to call Henry Smith and ask him to come get me, when someone from the complex happened to swipe their card. I slipped in right behind them and managed to sneak through. Following my memory, I walked up to the place I’d lived in for over four years. Took a deep breath, then knocked on the door. Henry must’ve been waiting. I barely knocked once before the door swung open. He was right there behind it, maybe ten centimeters away, and I could smell the alcohol on him instantly. Nailed it—he’d been drinking. “Where’s Evan? Why did you bring him here?” That was the first thing out of my mouth. “Come in first,” Henry said, turning straight back into the house. I shut the door and followed him in. The living room hadn’t changed at all, still looked the same. But me? I wasn’t the same person anymore. Felt none of the old nostalgia. I looked at him and asked, “Can I take Evan with me now?” He looked up and shot back, totally calm, “You really want the di