Chapter 24
From: [email protected]
Subject: Check-In Required
Ms. Davvies,
It’s been two weeks without communication. I have confirmed with your adviser that you are attending your graduate classes and on track with your studies.
The lack of communication regarding your assistantship responsibilities is concerning, as well as your absence in class all week. As it stands, I will not be notifying the dean or the registrar of any of it.
But know that your absence is a hollow, hopeless midnight that the dawn can’t seem to break.
Your silence is an answer I’m not willing to accept.
Even if I’ve ruined everything, I’d still like to hear from you.
Take care,
Professor Mercer Eden
PS—Even if you never utter another word to me, please reply to Noah. He misses you. He doesn’t deserve to have to miss anyone else.