Chapter 6The LetterIt was almost six o’clock. I had just washed the dinner dishes, trying to get on Reese’s good side, when I heard somebody at the door. I guessed it was Finn.
Holden came in the kitchen, raising his eyebrows at me. “There’s a girl here to see you. A cute girl.” He grinned, kind of impressed. “When I was your age, I couldn’t even talk to the pretty ones.”
It’s Hailee, I thought, and a wave of panic and excitement hit me. I walked into the living room and Silence stood by the front door, taking off her thrift store Uggs that she had bragged about finding. She elected to leave her navy-blue hoodie on, like always.
“Hey,” I said, feeling self-conscious as Holden blatantly stared. I rolled my eyes at him but almost smiled.
He leaned forward slightly. “Hi. I’m Tommy’s uncle
