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No, I’d been left with no other options, I rehtailed it out of there, but there was only one other place I could go

And it was empty

Even if King weren’t on his way back to prison, would he even still want ive me away?

Would I even want to be there after all that?

I wasn’t prepared to think about that just yet

Inside the house, the floors were all dark wood The walls a light dove gray It was tasteful but not overbearing Comfortable yet modern

I fucking hated it

“Kind of simple for the house of a politician, no?” I questioned

Nadine shut the door behind me while I stood in a small foyer, which doubled as a hallway, and took inpolitician,” she explained “He doesn’t coood ol’ boys in this state He was a con promises, not his bank account,” Nadine informed me “And that’s rare these days”

“You sound like you like him” I asked in surprise

She shook her head “It’s not ahim He has his downfalls We all do But the man deserves credit where credit is due” She stepped out in front oftechniques leave a lot to be desired, but when it coue that the s”

We ca roo area all shared one open space, with the kitchen at an angle in the far corner The cabinets were tall and off-white The countertops a shiny black “Sit” Nadine nodded toward one of the high-backed barstools tucked under the raised counter But I just stood there; the realization of as really happening finally started to resonate I’d wondered what the house I grew up in looked like, and I was finally there However, I didn’t feel any of the elation I’d iined I would

I was still in shock Angry Bitter Confused as all hell

But elated?

Nope

Nadine pulled out ingredients froirl I’ll fix you so you want I kno you are with questions” She grinned and wiped her hands on the apron she’d tied around her waist