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stopping by to see Brent Cromwell anyway.”
Riel’s hand loosened on mine, but I no longer wanted to get him to let go.
Not when I now had someone almost murdered across the street from me possibly because Riel
and I were talking about that person the night before during dinner.
“It does give me another person to question, though.” Yao’s eyes met mine. “What’s this Melly
woman’s last name?”
I rattled it off without missing a beat.
“Thanks,” he said. “But no, I don’t think that anything you said or did led to this. The kid
definitely had ties with the shit that Brent Cromwell is tied up in. I’m not sure to what extent, but I have a feeling it’s more than he let on because otherwise this wouldn’t have happened.”
I agreed.
I just wished I didn’t feel guilty for talking about it with freakin’ Melly around.
“Kid going to be okay?” Riel asked.
Yao nodded sharply. “Should be. The dad intercepted the shooter. Instead of finishing the job, he
left before he could get caught. The dad made a choice to help the kid and not chase after the shooter.
Saved the kid’s life, too.”
“For now,” Riel muttered darkly.
I agreed.
For now.
I also didn’t feel so safe in my safe neighborhood any longer.
“Gotta go,” Yao said. “If y’all hear anything else, let me know.” He paused and centered his gaze
on me. “Don’t do anything stupid and raise any suspicion with Cromwell. Keep your nose clean, stay
out of his business.”
Oh, I would be.
Not only was he my ticket to passing this year, but he was also my boss.
I wouldn’t be jeopardizing that for anything.
“Have a good one,” he said.
Riel finally led me back over to my place and followed me inside.
He looked around curiously as I ran to the bathroom.
When I got back, he was waiting by the door, looking confused.
“What?” I asked.
