"Mrs. Costello, please head upstairs," the maid beside Sophie said, stepping forward to guide her.

Sophie glanced at the maid. "If I stay cooped up in the house every day, I'm going to go stir-crazy. How about I step out into the garden for some fresh air? That's not asking too much, is it?"

"Not too much, I suppose," the maid hesitated. Mr. Odie hadn't given them permission to let Mrs. Costello go outside.

"Great! If it's not too much, I'll just take a little stroll. You don't have to follow me."

"But!" the maid protested, but Sophie was already striding towards the door, sensing the maid's reluctance.

In the garden, the patrolling security guards were taken aback at the sight of Sophie. She was still in her pajamas, but she straightened up, as if taking a casual neighborhood walk, humming a tune as she headed towards the flower garden. It felt just like a stroll in her own front yard.

The maid hurried out, and a security guard approached her, whispering, "What's happening? The boss didn't say Mrs. Costello could be out here."

"I don't know either," the maid replied, anxious. "Have someone follow Mrs. Costello. If she escapes, we're all done for!"

On it!" Several guards hastily followed

shoulder and noticed the guards trailing her every

jogged up, looking troubled. "Mrs. Costello, if you're done with your walk, we should head back. If Mr. Odie returns and sees you outside, we'll all

just left; he won't be back so soon, will

"But..."

get it," Sophie

to Odie right? Don't worry, I promise I'll be back in my room before he returns. He won't even know was

"But..."

suddenly pointed behind the maid, who quickly turned, only to see the Minton family's security guards and

was shocked. Out of nowhere, a man had appeared behind

everyone was subdued, leaving no

it was

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