Chapter 86

Jonas tilted his head up, refusing to back down despite Xavier's intimidating presence. Even though Xavier was younger, he had hit a growth spurt that made him taller, giving off the illusion of being the older sibling. "You're not the boss of me," Jonas mumbled before finally dropping onto the ground with a defeated sigh. He gritted his teeth, but he couldn't argue. He knew Xavier wasn't going to budge. When Xavier turned toward the house, he paused just a few steps away. "Aren't you going back?" "Not until Ms. Sommerton comes back," Jonas said firmly. I would be anxious if I knew Lorraine went missing. Xavier rolled his eyes dramatically. "She probably left already. Why are you even waiting for her?" "She wouldn't leave me here like this. Ms. Sommerton isn't like that," Jonas shot back, his voice shaking slightly. Jared was the one who'd leave without them. Xavier groaned. "Then go find her yourself." He gestured toward a dark, overgrown path nearby. "I ran that way earlier.