“Then, where did the insect disappear to?” Roland’s skepticism remained intact.

“I discarded it,” Laurel replied, arms crossed in confidence,

An unexpected sensation crawled on Millie’s shoulder, her instinctual reaction halted by Roland’s hasty approach.

“Don’t move; the insect is on you Roland intervened, capturing the insect and fixing Laurel with an incensed glare.

“You claimed innocence, yet here it is.” Roland’s rebuke hung heavy in the air.

With the insect’s discovery, Laurel’s head drooped in embarrassment.

The mystery of the insect’s disappearance within the house was solved-it had surreptitiously found its way onto Millie.

unsettling creature, her hands grew cold, and her ire was directed squarely at Laurel. The origins of the insect’s placement on her bed became apparent: it was Laurel’s scheme, with

left Millie astounded. The depths

“Aah!”

its bite into the back of

Laurel redirected their attention

shock palpable upon witnessing Roland’s grimace of pain.

consequences of your actions!” Fury and exasperation surged within

‘s L I B

immediately,” Millie advised. Without delay, Laurel ushered Roland

her lips. With the insect’s absence, an air of tranquility settled

mirrored an act of self-inflicted harm-a stone

scour the room, eliminating any residual traces of insects, She changed her bedding and attire, eventually extinguishing the lights to embrace

returning to haunt her? Instinctively, she reached for the concealed knife under her pillow, clutching it

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