Thanks be to Ms. EBT.
I'm trying to process what Charlie just said as I walk up the stairs to her room.
"She said she needed out of Forks. She called Dartmouth and told them she wasn't going. She's going to Brown now. She just… changed all of her plans."
Her room is empty. It's completely empty except for the furniture and a box on the bed.
Her pictures on the wall, clothes on the floor, books on the shelf.
Gone.
"Renee stayed after graduation. She helped her pack and find an apartment in Providence until her dorm opens up. I asked Renee why, but she didn't know, either. She just said that it was important to Bella. Apparently, it's been important to her since the day after prom. That's when she started making phone calls."
I look around and feel… empty.
Just like her room.
"I'm so sorry, Chief," I say.
I wish I could tell him just how sorry I am.
Your support is awesome. Thank you.
See you later today. :)