When Family Became a Place I Couldn’t Return To novel Chapter 317

He thought for a second, then slid the laptop back to Nancy. “You should post a statement. You’ve been quiet too long, and right now, everyone’s looking at you.”

Before Nancy could answer, the doorbell rang. Both of them turned, startled by the sound. It was late, and neither of them expected anyone.

Nelly stood outside. She waited a little, then pressed the bell again, a little longer this time.

Rudy reached for his phone, probably to make an excuse to send Nelly away, but Nancy stopped him. “You’re going to see her?” Rudy sounded surprised. He was still here, after all. Hadn’t Nancy specifically told him not to let Nelly see him?

“Just go upstairs for now,” Nancy said quietly. She didn’t leave room for argument, walking straight to the door. Rudy looked annoyed, but he headed up the stairs without another word.

As soon as Nelly walked in, her eyes locked on Nancy. Her long hair was a little messy, and she wasn’t wearing any makeup. Her skin was still clear and perfect, but she looked tired, like she hadn’t slept in days.

Nancy avoided looking at her and turned away. “It’s late. What’s so important?”

Nelly’s eyes drifted to the coffee table where two wine glasses sat. She glanced around and noticed the shoe cabinet wasn’t fully closed, like someone had hidden their things in a hurry.

“I’ve been worried about you. You haven’t answered my calls or replied to any of my messages since yesterday,” Nelly said. Her voice was gentle and patient.

She sat down on the couch. Nancy quickly cleared the wine glasses, then poured Nelly a glass of water.

“After everything that happened, I didn’t really know how to face you,” Nancy replied, her tone cold and a little distant.

Nelly just said, “I told you, we’re in this together. Whatever happens, we deal with it side by side. I couldn’t get away yesterday, so I asked Jonah to check on you. Guessing he didn’t do much to make you feel better.”

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