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“I’m not sure if I did or not.”

“Okay. I’ll be home around six o’clock. I’ll let Everly know you’re coming.”

“Thank you, Asher. I’ll see you later.”

I was rattled the entire day. It was two forty-five when Sierra opened my office door.

“Eric is downstairs. I have to leave and pick up Ellie.”

“Okay. Tell her that I’ll be home later. I have a meeting at six o’clock at Asher Remington’s house.”

“You didn’t tell me about any meeting tonight.” Her brows furrowed.

“It happened last minute. I’ll be home later. You and Ellie eat dinner without me.”

“Okay.”

“Sierra?”

“Yes, Jack?”

“Thank you for everything.”

“You’re welcome.” Her brows furrowed. “I have to go. I don’t want to be late.”

Chapter Thirty-Three

Jack

I climbed into the back of the Escalade and looked at Eric.

“How was Ellie after school?” I asked.

“Excited. She had a wonderful day and can’t wait to go back.” He smiled.

“Good. Good to hear. I need you to take me to Asher Remington’s home.”

“Okay, Jack.”

When I arrived at Asher’s house, I rang the doorbell. He opened it with a smile and extended his hand.

“Good to see you, Jack.”

“Good to see you too, Asher.”

“Let’s go into the living room. Everly will be down in a minute. Judging by the sound of your voice earlier, I believe you need this.” He handed me a bourbon.

“Thank you. I definitely need this.”

“Jack, it’s good to see you.” Everly smiled as she hugged me.

“You too, Everly. Thanks for seeing me.”

“Asher told me a little bit about your phone conversation. Who did you see?”

“My grandfather, but he died before I was born. I’d never met him, but I’d seen pictures.”

“Spirits have a way of coming to those who are in the midst of a crisis. Are you in the midst of a crisis?”

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