Chapter 56: Home Invasion, Part 2

When I arrived home later that evening, I was greeted with laughter coming from the dining room. I easily picked out Aunt Beth, Uncle Dean, and Abby, but someone else was here, too. Someone who sounded slightly familiar. I closed the door and toed off my shoes.

"That's the funniest thing I've ever heard," the voice said at the same time Aunt Beth said, "Is that you Chloe?"

My heart stopped. That other voice. . . Isach. What was he doing here? I considered turning around and walking right back out the door, but it was too late for that.

"Yeah," I called in response to Aunt Beth's question. Then, hesitantly, I headed into the dining room.

"You're just in time." Aunt Beth smiled. "Dinner's ready."

I glanced around the table. Everyone was in their normal spots, and Isach sat next to Abby - in what was typically my spot. I scowled at him.

"Chloe, you must know Isach Zoya, right? Abby says he goes to school with you." Aunt Beth returned to her seat.