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The return address label has Jack’s name. And Stephen’s home address.
Chapter 166
Ethan
I restthe handle of the shovel against my shoulder and pull my phone from my pocket.
If this contractor is about to tell me he’s delayed again…
I stare at the screen.
Wife: Do you know someone who can fly me to Laurel Bell Airport in two days?
My pulse thunders in my ears.
Me: I’ll fly you.
Me: Just tell me what time.
I don’t know why she has to fly there. And it doesn’t matter.
Tilda is reaching out to me.
Asking me.
Wife: You don’t have to. I can pay someone to do it.
I’m shaking my head as I read.
Me: I’m flying you.
Me: Just tell me what time.
An eternity passes.
I barely breathe.
I worry she’ll disappear.
Then, she replies.
Wife: I’ll be at your hangar at ten.
Chapter 167
Tilda
I parkbeside the black truck that I now know is Ethan’s.
And my heart won’t stop racing.
I don’t have to do this.
I know I don’t have to.
I could chance my truck making it.
I could drive to the next town over and rent a car.
