29
Saxon
After a restless night, I set off to find my best friend. Elgee has many connections around the town and will be able to get the things I need. He is discreet and trustworthy. I didn’t speak to Manny after our fight yesterday. I avoided him again this morning by leaving early. Constance came to speak with me during the night.
‘I don’t want to talk about this, Constance.’
‘Manny was just trying to do his best with both your parents gone.’
‘I know, and I’m grateful for everything he’s done. But I can’t understand how Manny can live with it.’
‘Which part?’
‘Knowing they were murdered. The thought is killing me.’
I know it wasn’t her fault, but part of me is mad at her too. He lied to her as well, and she was trying to defend him.
I spot Elgee in the distance. He stands near
