Chapter 90 A Hard Truth

• Alex talks to Michael for hours, leaving me to guess what is happening and eventually causing Rita and me to fear if something has gone wrong.
• Eventually, Alex returns to his parents’ house. I’m sitting at the table with his parents and with Rita, barely touching the plate of food in front of me. In fact, Mr. Hewlett is the only one who seems to have an appetite.
• Tala rises as Alex approaches. “Let me make you a plate,” she says before turning to walk away.