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That alone feels different from everything else that's come at me since my name hit the news.
She pauses, studying me with an expression that feels almost respectful.
"The next few days will get louder," she adds. "People will confuse access with entitlement. Try not to make permanent decisions while everything is on fire."
I nod, throat tight.
Evelyn leaves without another word, blending back into the café like she was never there at all.
I stare down at the card in my hand.
My phone buzzes again, lighting up the table.
Seventeen new notifications.
I don't look.
Instead, I tuck the card into my bag, just in case I need it later.
