Chapter 77

“Not unless he has some sort of evidence. The important thing is that you two are sure not to give him any.” Ewan reached out and touched the back of Micah’s hand. “I didn’t come here to frighten you, Micah. There’s a good chance that Mr. Yardley’s business or James’s new child will distract him from you. It’s not as though he paid a great deal of attention to you while you were there.”

It stung, but it was true. Still, Micah knew he had to be careful.

“What would you do? If you were me?”

Ewan studied Micah for several moments before speaking. “I don’t think you will like my answer. First, I would find somewhere else to live. Mrs. Ruark’s room again. Or perhaps a home who is looking for a boarder, but I would make it a point to live there. I imagine you are, ostensibly, here for your poetry. I’d also make it a point to get something published this winter. Finally…I’d leave after the thaw.”

His stomach dropped. “I can’t go back to Boston. Jefferson won’t return there.”