Chapter 87: Nolan, Lee

Nolan exited the house without leaving an update on the chalk board. He lifted his phone and tapped on the text icon.

He hadn't messaged Yvonne yet.

Should he ask for permission or forgiveness for what he was about to do? And where was she?

He changed his mind and tapped her contact, activating the call as he walked.

The line rang once, twice, a third time.

She could be ignoring him like he was with his mother.

"Yes?" Yvonne's voice was soft, maybe a little wary.

"I'd like to see you."

"Why?"

"To apologize properly."

"I'm not sure that's a good idea."

"I was an ass. Again."

Silence.

"Vee?"

"I can see you just fine."

He glanced at her windows, but from what he could see at this distance the curtains were shut.

"Not there," she said.

There were too many windows on the house to search.

A bird twittered in the background through the phone.

She was outside.

Nolan kept walking, but now he examined the grass, the trees, until-there. Near the wall, almos