Dexter was in Wavery.

lvy crept all across the rough exterior of an almost abandoned apartment building. The tall and new government building behind it became a comparison of the position of the rich and poor.

Only a few people were entering and exiting the entrance. All of them were elderly. They gave Dexter’s luxurious car a curious look when they passed by it.

Larry said that they would not be able to find much as most of the residents had moved away.

Dexter had a harsh look. “Wait down here.”

Dexter headed up. Only a few bulbs lighted the narrow stairways. The light would flicker from time to time, creating an eerie atmosphere from a horror film.

The woman’s voice in the call was cold. She asked about work, and her tone became softer at the end. “Will you be back on the twentieth?”

“Yes,” he immediately replied.

He owed her much, but she still remembered his birthday, although it was not a big deal.

A plainly dressed old woman passed by. “Are you here for someone, young man? No one’s here. You should find them somewhere else.”

followed him inside, although he was told to stay.

“Let’s go.”

cake with

not plan on doing it at first. Dexter was probably not

that it would be a nice gesture. Birthdays were the most

a phone call. It was

told Julie about it.

back

was almost done.

think before saying, “Of course, I

evening, Dexter arrived at home. “Where’s

went out and said she’ll be back at night.”

guided Dexter to the kitchen to cheer him up. “Look, Mrs. Russell made this cake

to his study to finish some work but could not sit still. He would peek out of the room every few minutes and ask the maids, “Is Mrs. Russell back Their replies were always disappointing.

to when he was eighteen.

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