The Silent 424

424.Chapter 424

Sophie dragged the wooden box out from under Dylan's bed

As she pulled it out, the coins inside jingled noisily, the sound sparking a flicker of excitement in her heart. When she opened the box and saw it stuffed full of strings of copper coins, her eyes lit up with delight "So, this is where he's been hiding his stash," she muttered, a sly grin creeping onto her face Looking at the overflowing box, Sophie couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. This was exactly what she needed. She had been fretting over her lack of funds, but now that Dylan had this much money, it might as well be hers After all, it was only a matter of time before she dragged Dylan back home where he belonged.

“Let's see just how much my dear brother has saved up, she said, her tone laced with mockery

Without hesitation, she tipped the box over, spilling the strings of coins onto the floor in a noisy cascade

The neatly tied strings of copper coins didn't interest her at all. She dug through the pile with both hands, her movements growing more frantic by the second

But after rummaging through the heap several times, she realized with a sinking feeling that it was all just copper coins Her grin vanished in an instant.

She thought, What the hell? A box this big, and it's nothing but copper coins?"

Sophie had been so sure there'd be silver, maybe even some banknotes tucked away. However, it was just copper coins. She thought. Was Dylan seriously living like a pauper with this pathetic excuse for savings?

Fuming. Sophie grabbed a string of coins and hurled it at the wooden box with all her might.

The sharp clatter echoed through the still night, loud enough to immediately catch Matthew's attention outside. "What's wrong, Sophie? Did something happen?"

Hearing Matthew's hurried footsteps approaching outside the door, Sophie snapped back to her senses and quickly called out, "No, it's nothing! Don't come in, Matthew! I just slipped while changing clothes."

Hearing that she was changing clothes, Matthew naturally hesitated and didn't push the door open.

Standing outside, he asked worriedly, "Are you sure you're okay? Did you hurt yourself badly? Should I call for a doctor?"

thought, rolling her eyes

replied, "No need, Matthew. I'm fine, really.

and she suddenly gasped, clutching her

had just started to relax, tensed up again at her sudden change of tone. "What? Are you sure it's

don't think it's a fracture," Sophie replied, feigning a wince. "But I might've twisted it. It hurts whenever I try to

on it."

almost wanted to pat herself on the

am a genius, if my foot was injured,

be heartless

he dared, Matthew would definitely

he still had some brotherly

back, Dylan would have no choice but

tomorrow, everything would fall perfectly

Sophie's face as

eyes drifted down

This wasn't enough yet.

if it wasn't an actual

for it, she needed to make the injury look

Successfully unlocked!

teeth, her gaze sauny un we wouden box. A flash of ruthless determination

was growing increasingly frantic. Sophie had gone quiet for too long after her last words, and he couldn't help but call out, "Sophie, are you okay? Is it really bad? If it hurts that much, I'll take you to the doctor right

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as Matthew was about to lose his mind with worry, a sharp scream pierced

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