Chapter 879

Clara almost laughed at how ridiculous it all was. The world outside was coming apart at the seams, and here was Dylan, hiding out on his own like nothing was happening.

She didn't hesitate-stepping forward, only to have the masked man at the door block her with a firm hand and an even firmer voice.

"Ma'am, sir isn't seeing anyone right now."

"Get out of my way."

She slapped his hand aside and marched straight in. The man didn't force her back, just quietly followed after her.

The place was massive-probably three thousand square meters, with endless hallways and echoing rooms. Clara walked for what felt like forever before reaching the inner doors. The inside was something out of a dream: tennis courts, a swimming pool, even a fake snow mountain. Dylan had definitely gone all out when he built this place.

She lowered her eyes, her fingers shaking a little. This was where he kept the child hidden.

If she kept going, there'd be no way to undo it. But she couldn't let this secret hang between them anymore. She had to know the truth about that child.

She took a deep breath and knocked.

door opened quickly. The view inside was even more surreal. Clara had never seen anything so beautiful in

let her in, while the masked man hovered

to him. "Where's

answer was stiff and flat. "I don't know what you're talking about,

she thought. Even now, still covering


cold laugh. "Fine.

then gestured for her

unease twisted in Clara's chest as she walked a few more steps, finally stopping at a door leading down to the basement. The

blinked-Dylan, hiding in a basement? In a house this

staircase seemed to wind down forever, lights bright but casting lonely shadows. The masked man stayed at the top, bis voice lowered. If you want to go down,

even pause. She went

than the last. The

At the

into a small

coat was bent over Dylan, checking him carefully.

eyes closed, his stomach

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