Chapter 22 Twenty Two

• Elise walked into the living room, her face serious as her mind raced with thoughts. Eddie was lounging on the worn-out sofa, lighting a cigarette with a casual air, as if nothing significant was happening. In the corner of the room, Lily played with her tattered doll, occasionally glancing at Elise with curiosity.
• Taking a deep breath, Elise finally said, “Dad, I need to talk. My employer has asked me to stay at their house. They said it’s so I can coordinate my work better.”
• Eddie raised an eyebrow, surprised, but a sly smile quickly spread across his face. “Staying at the Baracks’ house, huh? That’s a big opportunity, Elise. If you’re smart, maybe you can get close to them. Who knows, your life might change completely.”