Aurora locked her bedroom door, then returned to her bed and began swiping on her phone. After confirming multiple times that everything was in order, she dialed Theodore's number.

"It's late. What's the matter?" Theodore asked.

"Theo, could you come pick me up? I have something very important to tell you."

"Just tell me over the phone."

"No, this is important. I have to tell you in person. Please come pick me up-I'm begging you! It's about Grandma."

Theodore paused for a moment, then said, "Alright, I'm on my way."

Less than an hour later, Theodore's car arrived at Aurora's apartment complex.

Aurora had already changed clothes. When she received Theodore's call, she quietly slipped out of the house and hurried downstairs.

the car hood, waiting for her. When he saw her approach, he

car and leave here first," Aurora said as she opened the front passenger door and got in the

didn't say much. He got into the driver's seat

going on?"

first. I have something critical to

Aurora away from

Aurora said, "Theo,

her serious demeanor, Theodore could tell that something significant had

You said it's about Grandma. What is

burst into tears. "I'm sorry. I'm so

"What happened?"

know who killed

Theodore's tone grew stern.

phone and played a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255