CHAPTER 32: A WORLD BEHIND THAT LATCH

“Del! Please let me explain everything.” I heard his persistent knocking on our door as he said those words.

“Leave me alone!” I said as I secured the slide bolt door latch that’s attached to our door. Even if our house is made out of wood, it is tested to be sturdy. If someone will lock himself/herself inside, nobody can easily get in.

“I will not leave you here. I’ll stay outside if you want.” I can hear his voice as if it’s going down. When I checked...