Molly-
I followed Madeline back to the study and stood silent as she showed Paul the test. At first, he looked skeptical, not that I blamed him since I was lying through my teeth. However, I needed him to believe this one and couldn’t afford for him to call me out on it.
I kept my eyes steady and did not show a single bit of emotion as he looked everything over. My chest stayed as still as possible, barely breathing as I waited and prayed.
I jumped slightly when Paul threw the stick into the garbage, and it landed on something with an overly loud thud.
“Good. One less disgusting mistake we have to worry about,” Paul stated with satisfaction, then turned back to me. “I want you packed and out of here in two weeks.”
I nodded and turned to walk out the door.
“And, Molly?” his voice called me back before I could leave.
I stopped and looked over my shoulder at him... more in surprise since he used my name and didn’t call me “girl.”
“What?” I asked when he stayed quiet.
