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.

tightening with resolve. "Dylan, no matter where you are, I'll find you and bring you

but a shadow outside her window

noticing, pulling the blanket

steady and even, as she feigned

heard the faint sound of her

blanket, but she stayed

shadow approached the bedside and raised a gun to

striking

for the door. But Suzy

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Chapter 0438

intruder. She flicked

"Who sent you?"

man clamped his mouth shut. "Do what you

Without hesitation, Suzy dislocated both of his arms, her tone icy. "You still have

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