Chap 34

Part 34

Joe stared intently at his phone screen. He was sure Clara hadn't slept yet. So, he wrote a message to her.

Joe: [I'll wait for you at the library!]

Clara: [What for, Uncle?]

Joe: [There's a new book I just bought.]

Clara: [Just say it, you miss me!]

Joe: [Fine, if you don't want to! I'm going to bed now!]

Clara: [Don't! Is Uncle still in Kimmy's room?]

Joe: [I'm in front of your room!]

Clara's eyes widened. She got up from her seat, then stood up and opened the door. Uncle was already standing there.

"Uncle," Clara whispered.

"Do I come in, or do you come out?" Joe asked.

"Let's just go to the library!" Clara suggested. She thought the library was the safest place to talk to Joe. It was at the far end of the building, and most importantly, there were no beds.

The two of them walked side by side to the library. It was the safest room. Unlike Clara's room, which always made them close because there was no space to move around, or like Joe's spacious room. The atmosphere was dim