Chapter 44

Declan obediently drove them to Riva Corley’s place. It was a nicer neighborhood than Jo expected, nicer than the one where her own dentist parents lived.

“What’s going on here?” Declan asked.

“Can you wait in the car? I just need to talk to this girl for a minute.”

He shrugged, already playing with his phone. “Sure.”

Jo took a deep breath and marched to the front door. She didn’t see Daisy’s car, thank God. That made this easier. But maybe Riva wasn’t home. She wasn’t about to try this twice.

She rang three times with no answer and was just about to go back to Declan when the door swung open. Riva was standing there, chest heaving like she’d just run down the stairs. Her hair wasn’t done, and her clothes didn’t match. Jo raised an eyebrow slowly and enjoyed watching her disapproval sink in.

“Jo Quang?” First and last name, like Jo was a celebrity.

Jo suppressed a grin and tossed the greeting back, ironically. “Riva Corley?”

“Uh, Daisy’s not here.”