Chapter 35
Contains spoilersOverview
While shopping, Millie learns from Patrice that Nina installed a tracking app on her phone, explaining past intrusions and confirming ongoing surveillance. A glimpse of a white Lexus and a blocked-call scare leave Millie rattled, reinforcing that Nina may still be watching and the threat remains active.
Summary
Millie ignores Andrew’s request to stop doing house tasks and goes grocery shopping at a different store, relishing the freedom from Nina’s strict lists. A blocked number keeps calling, adding to her unease.
In the dairy aisle, Millie runs into Patrice from Nina’s PTA circle. Patrice mentions Nina missed their usual brunch and, noticing Millie’s phone, casually reveals Nina installed a tracking app on it. Millie connects this to prior incidents where Nina seemed to know her whereabouts.
Shaken, Millie abandons her cart and rushes outside, where she spots a white Lexus leaving the lot that looks like Nina’s. The implication that Nina might be nearby heightens her fear.
When the blocked number calls again, Millie answers, expecting Nina, but it’s only a spam warranty pitch. Despite the false alarm, Millie’s sense of danger intensifies, aware now that Nina has been tracking her movements.
Who Appears
- Millie
Housemaid narrator; shops independently, learns Nina has been tracking her phone, grows fearful.
- Patrice
PTA acquaintance; reveals Nina’s tracking app and notes Nina missed their regular brunch.
- Nina Winchester
Estranged wife; her tracking app and a white Lexus suggest ongoing surveillance and threat.
- Andrew Winchester
Husband; previously told Millie to stop house work, referenced at chapter’s start.