The next morning, it really seems that David has listened to what I said. That he can't keep me at arms length, that I want to be involved, that he needs to trust that I can handle it.
I know he listened, because my name is suddenly called from the study, where I had seen Harlan and Theo enter 15 minutes earlier.
As I walk in, the three of them look up at me, each with odd smiles on their faces.
"Do you have a minute?" David asks, and I narrow my eyes at him.
What exactly does he think I do with my time? I haven't been allowed to leave the apartment in god knows how long at this point.
Still, I nod. He gestures for me to come to him.
I walk around the desk to his side, trying not to feel self conscious at the fact I can feel Theo and Harlan staring at me. Once I reach David, his hand
