MAYAMerikh stopped his black car in the garage of his house. The garage was quiet, painted grey, and smelled of cold concrete and gasoline. He got out of the driver's seat, opened the back door, and lifted Liam into his arms. Liam was sleeping very deeply. I got out of the passenger seat. My boots were heavy with dried dirt. My jeans were damp and tight against my thighs. My body was sore, and my lower back ached from the hours of walking.We walked to the elevator. Merikh pressed a button, and we rode up to the top floor in complete silence. We walked into his living room. There was a leather sofa, a low table, and a television. Merikh laid Liam down on the sofa and covered him with a grey wool blanket.Then, Merikh turned to look at me. He was very tall, and his shoulders were very broad."Sit down, Maya," Merikh said.I reluctantly did, staring at him while trying to stop shivering. “So what’s the catch? You did not drive me all this way because you are a nice man and want to help
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