Before leaving, the police only declared that they had what they needed and that they’d get back to Ainsley once they knew more. In the meantime, they promised to have the area patrolled more frequently.
“Best to keep the whole place locked up at all times,” an officer advised, and the caretaker sighed.
“The other tenants won’t be happy about that,” the much older man said. “They’re mostly students coming and going at all hours of the day. But I expect Mr. Torres will be implementing the new rule when he gets here.”
Ainsley’s eyes widened. “My dad is coming…?”
“I had to tell him about it, miss,” the caretaker explained. “He’s not just your father, after all—he’s also my boss. He should already be on his way now.”
To that, Ainsley could only hold back a groan. So much for living an ind
