Chapter 565

As soon as Silas hung up the phone, it was just Susanna and Hull left in the room. Susanna stood awkwardly by the cabinet, clutching a cushion tightly to her chest, her eyes darting nervously toward Hull.

Hull settled himself on the couch, gesturing for her to join him. "Come here."

Susanna clutched the cushion even tighter, shaking her head. "I don't want to."

Her words and body language were in perfect sync, a testament to the fear Hull had instilled in her over the past few days.

Seeing her frightened demeanor, Hull's smile vanished, replaced by a chilling expression. "Hm?"

That single syllable hung in the air, dripping with menace, making Susanna's heart race. She considered bolting for the door, but knew she wouldn't get far under

Hull's watchful gaze.

she stammered, "We

another step back, her voice barely above a whisper. Hull raised an eyebrow, amused at how easily she was spooked. The reports from Silas had painted a different picture of her

his silence, gathered her courage to speak.

fear, she needed answers. Her

lips curled into a smile.

This was a question she

eyebrow,

dreaded counter-question. It made Susanna feel even more

she murmured,

didn't take you away. Otherwise, where else would you cause

Susanna insisted

you are or not, we'll find

same phrase again. It scared her, but she couldn't help but shoot Hull a resentful glance. "Then hurry up with

by her boldness. Despite her fear, she managed to speak

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