Chapter 49

Ginger

"I was hoping Daniel would want me to help him. I'm bored at home and have nothing to do. I spent the night reading children's books because it's the only thing I have in the living room. My parents have always been fond of reading. I remember listening to them talk for hours about books and images that could represent their favorite books. I have few memories of them, but I enjoyed their company. I've been feeling very lonely lately.

When I feel like this, I usually turn to the Moore brothers, but I think they're both busy. Neither of them will be able to talk to me right now. They're not obligated to do so, but I wish they would take the time to talk to me and ask me what's happened to make me feel this way.

I look at my contacts list on my phone and decide to call Rhys.

"Hello, beautiful."

"I thought you weren't going to answer me."

"Why?" His question sounds casual. Rhys knows what he's done. He's disappeared completely