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.

didn’t budge

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

Nevertheless, Jacinta kept silent.

to talk in the next hour, but Jacinta refused. It was as if Jacinta had turned into a puppet as she stared listlessly

time as pin-drop silence ensued in the

from Josiah that the soft vibration of receiving a notification

her phone

substance identification test

microorganisms found in the two soils were

fist tight and closed her eyes as sorrow filled her heart after reading

a long while, she crouched

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

Jacinta remained silent, her gaze distant

to cover up for someone with your

stared at Jacinta for a long

in her eyes that she stood

want to talk. I’ll hold on to your phone in the

glance in her direction when Winnie took her

say anything anymore as she

on a reclining chair

with nothing, she messaged Xavier to

He understands our current predicament, and he’ll be able to handle things alone, so I’ll return

gave Jacinta a look after reading Xavier’s text

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