Erin didn't expect that answer from Jimmy and felt both skeptical and disheartened as she hung up the phone.
Had she underestimated Brett's determination to torment her for life?
Or perhaps Jimmy was lying, or Brett was simply good at hiding things. She was more inclined to believe Jimmy was lying.
Since returning to Rio City, Erin had initially struggled to adjust, but realizing she couldn't work or leave, she decided to take this time to rest. It was better than pushing herself to the brink.
Now that summer had arrived, the midday heat was oppressive.
Erin changed into a light blue sundress and settled into a lounge chair in the garden, dozing off under the shade of a parasol. The sound of cicadas buzzing around her created a rare moment of tranquility.
Suddenly, she heard the soun
