However, nobody answered her calls. She couldn’t find Jacinta anywhere, even after scouring the study and the bathroom.

Has Granny left? But how is that possible?

Winnie’s room door had been left wide open while she was conversing with Josiah, and she had been alert to any movements outside the whole time.

She would have known if Jacinta had gone out or switched rooms through the sound of opening and closing doors.

Since there were no sounds, Granny must still be in the house somewhere.

Winnie gave it some thought before she strode back toward Jacinta’s room.

She shut the door and found Jacinta behind it.

Jacinta had always brought her to hide behind a door whenever there was danger back when she was young.

Back then, the village wasn’t a safe place to be as robberies frequently occurred, especially during winter.

Jacinta would carry a pole in one hand, shield Winnie behind her with the other, and hide behind a door whenever she thought a robbery was going to occur.

Indeed, her grandmother was hiding behind the door, just like she used to.

Her gaze was empty as she stood plastered against the wall. She didn’t give a response even after Winnie found her there.

Winnie’s heart ached for her as she grabbed the latter’s hand in an attempt to lead her out from behind the door.

Jacinta didn’t

hiding behind the door? Why didn’t you answer me when I called for you just now?”

Nevertheless, Jacinta kept silent.

Jacinta refused. It was as if Jacinta had turned into a

the entire time as pin-drop silence ensued

wasn’t until Winnie received a message from Josiah that the soft vibration

immediately pulled her phone out

identification test for the

value and microorganisms found

clenched her fist tight and closed her eyes as sorrow filled her heart

while, she crouched down in front

something. A few days ago, a flowerpot nearly hit Xavier on the head while he was heading out. Was it you who pushed the pot down? Did you do it intentionally, or was it an accident? Who put you up to this if it was intentional?” She

Jacinta remained silent, her gaze distant and

disappointment. “Granny, are you trying to cover up for someone with

stared at Jacinta for a long while as Jacinta

until tears welled up in her eyes that she stood up from her

Granny. Get some rest if you don’t want to

glance in her direction when Winnie

anymore as she helped

about Jacinta’s health, she then lay herself down on a reclining chair to keep an

coming up with nothing, she messaged Xavier to

to handle things alone, so I’ll return once I wrap up the things I have on hand. You can stay by Granny’s side

gave Jacinta a look after

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