Capítulo 111: Chapter 111

??Shut up.??

??Is there any bloody wonder he doesn??t want to go to Israel with you,?? Joey said just before Carole delivered a slap to his right cheek.

Joey stared unblinkingly at his sister, seconds away from striking her. Summoning up the remainder of his self-restraint, he turned his back to Carole and walked into his bedroom, telling her he would get dressed.

Once outside his building, Joey shivered. It was below freezing. A light sleety rain was falling, which added to the chill. Momentarily closing his eyes, Joey prayed Simon was holed up somewhere safe and warm.

Turning to Carole, he asked, ??Where have you looked???

??I called his friend Bobby??s house, I went round the park as well as the school grounds. I don??t know where he usually hangs out.??

Joey opted not to make a sarcastic comment. ??Does mum know he??s missing???

??Yes, and she blames you.??

Oh fuck! Joey groaned to himself.