Chapter 30: No One Home

"Well fudge cakes," Maggie said.

Kel stood in the doorway, leaning against the doorframe, his largeness filling the space. His hands hung loosely at his sides. "Do you want to come in?"

Should she ask him how he managed to get in?

"You should probably make the decision quickly before someone notices that we're inside."

She nodded and climbed the steps. He didn't move. "What?"

"Last chance. You can walk away," he said.

He didn't know her so she shouldn't be insulted. "I can't walk away, Kel. He's one of my clients. He's a kid."

He nodded as if he understood. He moved out of her way and into the house. She entered it, her breath held, but there was very little furniture. She'd been in the living room when Billy had been first placed in the house. There'd been a whole living room set in there. Unless they had redecorated in a minimalist style, it was obvious they'd moved out.

Which wasn't allowed without letting her know. She sighed. "He's gone."

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