Chapter 40

• There was a buzz at the door. Denzel rushed to answer, almost falling down the stairs. The excitement on his face vanished, replaced by a healthier appearance than he had just a minute ago, after spending half an hour rehearsing how to look sick and broken.
• Eva stared at him, almost confused. The precious enthusiasm that had almost been replaced with an expression of confusion and disdain wasn’t meant for her.
• “Hello Denzel, how are you? I heard you were sick, so I rushed over to make sure you are fine” Eva finally spoke up.