Chapter 206

I left home that very night. Brandon wasn't around, because his windows were pitch black. When Conrad called me, I was on the train. I had chosen to take the train instead of an airplane. Although the ride would take an extra two hours, I liked the feeling of traveling on solid ground as compared to flying in the air. "Your car is ready, Maddie. Where are you? I'll send it over to you." Conrad's voice soothed people. I looked at the people around me, who were all busy scrolling on their phones. "Just leave it with the mechanic. I'll bring it back myself." Conrad was silent for a while. I added, "I know where it is." I knew that the Gildons sent their cars to a specific mechanic for repairs. "Mr. Howell said that your car's been tampered with." Conrad's words made me pause. I felt guilty, because I was the one who had told them to do it. "Really?" I asked, feigning surprise. "Has someone else driven your car, Maddie?" Conrad asked. I knew that he was just worried about me. I p