Chapter 69 Elaine - Angry Father

• I murmured a silent prayer as the cab pulled up in front of Max's gate, climbing out and handing the driver the usual ten dollar bill. “If you don't mind waiting for me, I just want to check if my baby boy's here. I won't take long. I promise.”
• He nodded and I half ran towards the gate, pressing the doorbell as hard as I could. The sound of the lock turning had my heart thumping loudly. God, please let Finn be safe. The security man slid out, his scrawny face brightening the minute he saw me. “Ma'am? You're finally here.”
• “Good evening,” I mumbled breathlessly. “Is Finn here? I'm sorry I overslept and forgot to go pick him up.”