Mrs. Engel let out a few dry laughs, “Nothing. I’m worried we will run into those people again when we go to the grocery store.”

Brendan gave her an assuring gaze and said, “Don’t worry. Just bring her with you.”

Mrs. Engel knew that Brendan must have something prepared. She nodded, and just when she was about to turn around, Brendan said, “Oh yeah, don’t forget to buy a chicken.”

He did not like the feeling when he saw the chicken in the trash.

“Mr. Brighthall… Don’t tell me that you still