Mary realized she couldn’t drag Jessy deeper into this mess. She stayed for dinner, intending to leave afterward. But to Mary’s surprise, when she was ready to go, Jessy grabbed her coat and insisted on coming along. “You’re not going alone,” Jessy said firmly.
Reluctantly, Mary agreed. Together, they drove to Esmerelda’s house, knowing that the answers they sought might finally be within reach. The house was dark, no sign of anyone inside. They knocked on the door and called, but there was no response.