Chapter 0438

Chapter 0438

Suzy felt a pang of guilt for lying to Grace, but she had no choice. If Grace ever learned the truth, it would devastate her. No matter what, the news of Dylan's disappearance had to be kept from her.

"Let that rascal talk to me," Grace said over the phone, still sounding uneasy. "I've been having bad dreams lately. Maybe it's because I haven't seen you two in so long. I can't help but let my mind wander."

"He's in the shower right now, Grandma," Suzy replied smoothly. "As soon as he's out, I'll have him call you back."

Every time Grace called, Suzy had to come up with a new excuse. Once or twice, it worked, but after several times, Grace was bound to grow suspicious.

After hanging up, Suzy activated a voice synthesizer she'd prepared earlier, perfectly mimicking Dylan's voice. She called Grace back

"Grandma..."

The moment Grace heard Dylan's voice, she relaxed, her worry melting away. "You little rascal! You've been gone so long. If I didn't call, would you have forgotten about me?"

Her words carried a scolding tone, but underneath it was nothing but care and longing. Listening to Grace's affectionate rant, Suzy's heart felt heavy.

call ended, she stared out at the dark night sky, her chest tightening with resolve. "Dylan, no matter

prepared to sleep, but a shadow outside

she gave no indication of noticing, pulling the blanket over herself and

slowed, steady and

the faint sound of her door being

the blanket, but she stayed

the bedside and raised a

striking the intruder hard

was a trap, the figure turned and bolted for the door. But Suzy wasn't

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exchanges, Suzy managed to overpower the intruder. She flicked on

"Who sent you?"

clamped his mouth shut. "Do what you want-kill

dislocated both of his arms, her tone icy. "You still

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