Chapter 328

That morning, after Henry sobered up, he drove straight to work. He told me to stay home and wait—he’d come back tonight to pick me and Evan up, and we’d go back to our place, the one meant for our little family. But right after I dropped Evan off at school and got back, ready to tidy up and head over to the studio, I bumped into Vera right at the front gate of the neighborhood. She didn’t look weak or sick in the slightest. Her tone was sharp. “Did Henry come see you yesterday?” I couldn’t help but laugh. Seriously, the way she talked, the drama in her voice... anyone overhearing might think she was the real Mrs. Smith and I was some side chick sneaking around with her husband, and now she’d come to confront me. “Miss Clark, I think you’ve got it twisted. Henry’s my husband. If he’s not looking for me, who else would it be?” I smiled. “Actually, maybe you can help me out—if my husband’s not coming home, where exactly should he be instead?” “You’re the one all confused, Sophie Johnson,