Madeline:
“Actually, I’ve gone back to my pack. I need to take care of some work. I’ll speak to you once I’m back,” he replied before hanging up.
I let my head fall back in frustration.
When I looked down again, I saw someone coming up the stairs, wearing brown pants, a white shirt, and a brown jacket.
He seemed in a hurry until he noticed me and frowned.
“Madeline, what are you doing here?” he asked.
His tone lacked the anger and coldness the others had shown.
“I came here to speak with you and Elgin,” I replied, avoiding his eyes.
“Okay, I don’t think he’s around, but you can speak with me,” Baxter responded.
He placed his phone in his back pocket and gestured for me to follow him upstairs.
“Is Yuvonne here?” I asked, slowing my steps.
“No, she left early this morning to see h
