Chapter 21-30

Chapter 21

After the pantry incident, Audrey kept managing her work like it was no big deal. It was almost quitting time when she used the intercom to call Emily into her office. “Hey, Ms. Rhodes, you wanted to see me?” Emily asked as she walked in..

“Yeah. I just wanted to let you know I won’t be at the evening potluck. They’ve been putting in a lot of effort lately, so entertain them for me, will you?” Audrey replied. With everything that had happened, she thought her presence might send people into a frenzy.

“Got it, I’ve already sorted everything out, Emily confirmed with a nod

Audrey felt a wave of relief wash over her, glad that Emily had it all under control. “Great, then you’re free to go.”

But Emily stayed put, lips pressed together in hesitation. After a moment, she spoke up, “Ms. Rhodes, can I leave with you?”

At first, Audrey assumed Emily just wanted a ride home, since they used to live in the same area and had carpooled a few times She shook her head, a hint of regret in her voice. “I don’t live with the Rhodes family anymore, so it’s really out of my way for you.”