Chapter Ten

Chapter Ten

I inhaled. I exhaled. I inhaled. I exhaled. I was calm.

“Good job, Maria.”

“Who are you?” I demanded, trying to keep a calmer tone.

“I am Doctor Lyn, Maria.”

“How do you know my name?” I didn't tell her my name. She shouldn’t know my name. How did she know my name?

“Maria, don’t worry about that right now. There are more important things that need to be discussed.”

I didn’t say anything.

“Maria, I have some bad news.”

I still didn’t say anything. I crossed my arms.

“Maria, please respond to me.”

“What?” I asked shooting her a glare.

“This news is concerning your brother, Michael.”

My heart stopped. I held my breath. I closed my eyes.

“This morning your brother, Michael Vessey was found dead inside your apartment building.”