#Chapter 90: What If’s

Ollie’s POV “Tomorrow, my brothers and I will also be going away on a trip,” Conrad says. “We’ll be gone for a week’s time.” I pretend to act surprised. “Oh. Um, what do you need from me?” “What I need is for you to be on your best behavior,” he says. “No acting out. No disobeying us behind our backs. You are not to return to that job, and if anyone even resembling Jake is spotted on the estate, they are to be arrested.” He still didn’t believe I had nothing to do with Jake. Why would he? Sylvia told him I was guilty, so in their eyes, I am guilty. Even if Nancy had even offered to speak to them for me. Why would they listen to her or me over Sylvia? “I have no intention of seeing Jake this week or anytime in the future,” I say. “Your words mean nothing,” Conrad says. “You’ve been proven a liar in the past. You want to show that Jake is out of your life, then prove it.” “Conrad…” I start to say, half-wanting to argue to defend myself. With this trip coming up, I’m feeling