Chapter 206

I left home that very night. Brandon wasn't around, because his windows were pitch black.

When Conrad called me, I was on the train.

I had chosen to take the train instead of an airplane. Although the ride would take an extra two hours, 1 liked the feeling of traveling on solid ground as compared to flying in the air.

"Your car is ready, Maddie. Where are you? I'll send it over to you." Conrad's voice soothed people.

I looked at the people around me, who were all busy scrolling on their phones. "Just leave it with the mechanic. I'll bring it back myself."

Conrad was silent for a while. I added, "I know where it is."

I knew that the Gildons sent their cars to a specific mechanic for repairs.

"Mr. Howell said that your car's been tampered with." Conrad's words made me pause. I felt guilty, because I was the one who had told them to do it.

"Really?" I asked, feigning surprise.

your car, Maddie?" Conrad

me. I pursed my

did that didn't intend to harm you. He just wanted to stir up a little trouble.. Thank goodness it stopped working only after you got home. It

that way, I no longer had to

while. Then, he said, "Are you outside? I'm hearing some background noise." "Yeah." I gave him

wasn't really in the mood to talk. "Be careful," he said

hung up, and

lives. One of the things

they cared, the more exhausted I

sent Lisa a message telling

was no surprise that she didn't respond to my message.

she was busy, she wouldn't even have the time to look

might end up being unable to wait for that long. After all, relationships required sacrifice

end anyway, it might be

used to call her a hermit. However, I understood her reasoning

I took the last

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