Chapter 384

The OakVilla sky had already turned pitch-black by the time the car that brought them home pulled up at the apartment lobby. Naomi stepped out immediately, saying nothing. Mia followed her, but before fully leaving the car, she paused to offer a quiet word of thanks.

Mr. Barnes gave a small nod and wished the polite, almost-teenage girl good night.

“What took you so long back there?” Naomi asked a