Chapter 55: The Butterfly (End)
It was the fourth day after the press conference when several uninvited guests arrived at Everly’s home.
“Good afternoon, Mr. John Brenton. We’re investigators from the Federal Bureau of Special Affairs Investigation (SAI). My name is Gregory, and this is my colleague, Remia.”
A low-profile black sedan pulled up at the gas station. From it stepped a tall, well-built, handsome man in a tailored suit, and a young woman in a women’s suit with the hem slightly flipped out, giving her a somewhat careless impression.
They were clearly not there to refuel. After getting out of the car, they ignored the large dog, Buddy, glaring at them from behind the fence, and walked straight up to Old John. Producing their credentials, they began speaking with the wary old man.
It happened to be Sunday, and Everly was home for the day.
Hearing the commotion downstairs, she stepped onto the balcony, carefully avoiding the animal traps on the floor. Gripping the railing, she peered down just as the black-haired young woman looked up. Their eyes met briefly. The woman smiled at Everly without any guile, looking a bit silly.
Who were they? What were they here for…?
Everly’s doubts were quickly answered.
After Old John cautiously verified their credentials, he invited the two inside. Following a brief conversation, his voice called up from downstairs: “Everly, come down for a moment.”