Awake to Deception
I called him, and he answered quickly.
I was surprised. Usually, it took many rings for him to answer at this hour.
"Erin?" he called out again, sounding confused and cautious.
I snapped back to reality. "Sorry to call so late. There is a kindergarten event tomorrow. Can you make it?"
He paused. "I'll be right back."
I said, "No rush. Just be there for the event tomorrow. I'll let you go. Bye."
Half an hour later, Derrick came home, reeking of alcohol.
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