Chapter 43

Zeke was restless all day because Belle and Audrey didn’t go to class that day.

“Hey, the party is still going on, so make sure you come,” Alex reminded Zeke as they walked.

“Did you see Belle?” Zeke asked, ignoring the party they were about to attend.

“Belle? She called me this morning to say that practice is being moved to the weekend because she’s not feeling well.”

“Is she at home?”

“I’m not sure, maybe you should call her.”

“I’ve been calling her since last night, but she hasn’t returned my calls.”

“I can accompany you to Belle’s house if you want.”

Zeke thinks... ‘Even though we live next door, I haven’t been able to visit Belle at her house.’

“Belle’s father—are you close with him?” Zeke asked after a long thought.

“Ha-ha-ha, Chief Henry Stone is stern but kind. So don’t worry, even if we aren’t close, it isn’t a problem,” Alex replied.

“Alright, let’s check her address,” Zeke finally agrees.

“Mr. Hanson,