Chapter 13 What Protection Really Means

Cynthia didn't realize how deeply the hostel incident had unsettled her until two days later, when Chuka didn't pick her first call.

It was 8:17 p.m.

He usually answered on the second ring.

She called again.

Nothing.

Her chest tightened.

"He's probably in class" Fredrick said from across the room, not looking up from his laptop.

"By this time