Chapter 35

I’m not sure of what it is I’ve found.

It’s a file lying on top of a pile of other files and papers. His desk is an absolute mess and maybe that’s why it took me so long to locate it. It’s a huge brown envelope, and has markings in front of it.

On the envelope, it’s written that the file is for Hector Redburn.

Now, if I hadn’t known that Evan was Hector Redburn, this would fly right over my head and I would never have been able to discover the truth. But I know who he is now, so I know this is for him.

Charlie is still apologizing for the sins of his nephew with that same insincere tone and I’m not paying attention anymore. All I’m focused on is finding out what’s inside this envelope.

Charlie falls silent and this finally grabs my attention. He’s looking at me in a way that I can’t really describe. His fear from earlier is gone and has been replaced by a coldness that’s concerning.

“Still living in the same place?” he asks.

I nod as I swipe my thumb under my eyes. “Yeah. I alw