Chapter 58

"Alright, enough talk—we're almost there." The car finally rolled to a stop at the front of the Howard residence. The couple got out, only to find the gates shut tight. Robert walked up and knocked a few times. Nothing. "How come no one's home? Did we show up at a bad time?" Robert frowned. Vivian refused to give up; no matter what, she had to see the Howards today and get that engagement back. "I'm going to ask the neighbors." Just then, a local woman with a hoe walked by. "Hi there, ma'am! Are you the Howards' neighbor? Do you know where they went? They're not home." The woman glanced at them. "They moved." "Moved? To where?" "Some place called Aurelius Manor, I think. That's all I know. A lot of people came and helped them move that day." Now that she had a lead, Vivian wasted no time. "Come on, honey! Let's head to Aurelius Manor!" Robert seemed doubtful. "Why would they move there? That area's for rich folks... you think they can afford it?" "Please," Vivian scoffed, "Aurelius Man