I owe everything to her.”
“Does she know you did that?” Max asked.
“No, buddy,” Theo said. “That’s why I’m here. Alexis, did she mention anything about where she was going?”
“She just said a safe place, somewhere close by the store.”
“I’ll come with you, Theo,” I interrupted.
“Let me get my coat and shoes.”
The shelter buzzed with low conversation and the clatter of dishes. The place smelled like beef broth and industrial soap. A woman at the front desk looked up as we approached.
“We’re looking for Irene,” Theo said.
“She has a small white dog.”
Her eyes softened as she smiled.
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