Chapter 48

Second Chances

I dropped a call to Mom. I let her know that we would spend here tonight and that tomorrow we would go home.

I just wore my night dress after having taken a quick shower. I went straight to the kitchen to make coffee, but it was delayed when I heard a series of doorbell sounds.

My heart starts pounding. I have no expected guests, especially this late at night.

“Margaux, open this door.”

I heard Peter’s voice outside.

“Margaux, let’s talk, please . . .” His voice was blaring outside the door. I guess he’s drunk based on his loud shout.

Because I did not want to disturb the other unit, I quickly went to the door to open it. And his usual playful smile had drawn into his face and he welcomed me.

“Hi,” he uttered softly.

I opened the door wide to let him in.

“What are you doing here?