“Celine, I’ll leave Randle here. He doesn’t cry often. Tell him I’m only doing something in case he wakes up.” Randle was asleep. I looked at the time in my hand and saw that it was past 6 PM. I’ll let Charlotte wait there. She’s the one who needs me.

I grabbed my bag. Celine just nodded in response. I’ve already eaten here so I don’t have to eat at the restaurant where we’re going to meet. I just hope we finish easily because I can’t swallow and eat in front of the table opposite her.

I only took a taxi because I hadn’t bought my car yet. I only...