#Chapter 127: The Doppelganger

Almara’s Pov Robert approaches the steep steps once more while Bess and I hand back. He marches up the stairs with purpose and with even more determination than his ascend, he knocks on the door. Moments later the short man who escorted us away opens the door. Bess and I stay crouched next to the steps, pressed against their siding so we can’t be seen. We listen as Robert asks Timmothy to step outside. At first hesitant, Robert persists. Once we hear Timmothy walk down the steps, I slide around the curve of the stairs and very quickly and quietly catch the door before it closes. “Come, look at this.” Robert ushes Timmothy further away from the building and sets his attention down the street. “Do you see how vacant these streets are. Well, do you?” Robert asks. “I suppose.” Timmothy days, unsure of how to respond to Roberts heightened energy. Bess makes her way up the steps, just s Timmothy is about to turn back. “Keep looking until you suppose for sure.” Robert urges. “Okay, f