Esther’s passing had a profound impact on Bradley. He retreated to the study, a room filled with Esther’s photographs. Each vivid image stirred within Bradley a haunting sensation, as if Esther still lingered, concealed in some obscure corner.

In his mind, she had merely hidden herself away, eluding his search forever.

Bradley had remained locked in that study for three days, neglecting food and drink.

Concerned for his well-being, the service staff had no choice but to call Mandy for assistance.

Mandy was unwilling to confront the grieving Bradley alone, so she reached out to Kevin.

Kevin was known for his tough exterior and soft heart. While he might have claimed not to care about Bradley’s well-being, he hurried to Warner Manor when Mandy called him.

Mandy and Kevin arrived almost simultaneously.

“Ms. Pendleton, Mr. Warner has been locked in the study for three days,” a

Kevin. “Dr. Slade, I have no special relationship with

meaningful look and kindly

appeared puzzled, as if she didn’t

guarantee it.” Kevin wanted to mention Esther as a living example of this

displayed everywhere. He wondered if Bradley ever had

remain silent. He asked the staff, “Do you have

access to

the service staff couldn’t usually enter without

brief moment of consideration, Kevin

provided Kevin with one, which he used to forcefully break open the study door. He didn’t

on the lights and searched for a while before locating Bradley in front of

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