Chapter 53: Under Threat

"What... what did I lie to you about?" Beatrice's eyes flashed with panic, though she tried to appear calm. "It's Saturday. Why are you going back to campus?" I asked. "I... I made plans with other teachers to... to study at the library," Beatrice said. I said, "Fine. I'll drive you there." "Wayne Walken, are you serious? Do I have to check in with you about where I go? Who are you to me, anyway? Why should you get to tell me what to do?" Beatrice faltered, realized she had no convincing lie,...