Chapter 42

“I know it’s an imposition, but getting into a good college is important to me right now,” Cole said in conclusion.

“It should be,” Mike agreed. “Without a decent education, you’ll spend the rest of your life working in places like this.” He paused, looking hard at Cole. “Now, would you like to tell me the realreason you need to get away for a while? I suspect it has to do with that man who seems to be looking for you.”

Before Cole could reply, Adam said, “We should have known better than to try and con you, Mike.”

“Exactly,” Mike replied dryly before turning his attention back to Cole. “Who is that man, really? And why is he so interested in you?”

Cole was startled, but did his best to hide it, when he head Adam say, ::Tell him the truth, but not the details.::

::Okay,:: he replied, before saying, “He works for the man who claims to be my father. My real father.”

“Which you don’t believe, you told me.”