Chapter 404:

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At that exact moment, lightning split the sky outside, briefly illuminating the dark landscape before thunder roared, signaling the oncoming storm.

“I should hurry home before I get caught in the rain,” Allison said, lifting her foot to step outside.

But before she could leave, a hand grasped her wrist from behind.

Kellan’s palm felt unusually warm, almost feverish, as he held her.

Allison turned to find the man who should have been resting on the couch now standing before her. “Wait.” Kellan’s gaze was locked on her, intense.

A gust of wind lifted the curtains, sending them billowing into the air, adding to the tension of the moment. Kellan himself wasn’t sure why he had stopped her. “The rain is heavy, and there’s a storm brewing. It’s too dangerous for you to go now,” he said.

not entirely convinced. “I can’t

sooner had the words left her mouth than the downpour began, the sound of rain pounding against the windows, loud and

She blinked, speechless.

Once the storm passes in the morning, I’ll have someone drive you

you’re offering so generously, I’ll accept,” Allison said with a

argue, especially considering this wasn’t her first time spending the night at

tone, coupled with his usual aloofness melting away, carried an unexpectedly warm, yet dangerous allure, enough

Jim and Lorna?” Allison

out back,” Kellan answered

and toiletries in the guest room next door. If you need anything, just ring the bell, and a

her way to the guest room. She was familiar with the

Lloyd Mansion had been for a very different purpose: probing secrets and uncovering

staying here, the place felt oddly familiar, like slipping into an old routine. Even the small details, like the placement of the flowers,

all reflected Kellan’s rigid

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