Bradley endured excruciating heartache as he slowly ascended from the desolate basement to the living room.

The moment Mandy heard Bradley’s footsteps, she leaped up, her face filled with joy. “Bradley!”

Bradley briefly glanced at the servant and instructed, “Bring food to the basement.”

“Yes, sir.”

Mandy offered, “Bradley, how about I take the food to Ms. Quill?”

Amusement flickered in Bradley’s eyes as he considered Mandy’s request. She nervously awaited his response.

“Sure,” he said.

Taking the tray from the servant, Mandy cautiously headed to the basement. Despite the illumination accompanying each step, an eerie sense of foreboding weighed on her as though a fearsome beast lurked in the shadows.

pity as she approached the crystal coffin. “Ms. Quill, it’s time

help but wonder if Esther would have

her

brother

about Jolene?” Esther

“Jolene is carrying Chadwick’s child. It appears Chadwick killed her

the situation,’

portrayal of Chadwick and her own impression of him. Jolene’s words had been truthful, but Chadwick hadn’t initially taken her in

and rest well,”

left. She couldn’t afford to falter. Even with Bradley’s disdain, she had to remain resilient. She still had

had already seated himself,

I assume you

you’re

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