Chapter 1020

Zach said, “Tomorrow, I’ll have someone install some extra lights near the front door. By the way, we’ve

just developed a new device at the company that allows your phone to receive identity recognition alerts

If anyone enters when I’m not home.”

It’s not about preventing thieves but rather guarding against me trying to leave. He’s just trying to make it

all sound fancy, Madelyn thought.

The person hiding in the shadows stood downstairs, watching as the lights in the house gradually.

dimmed. Their gaze slowly turned icy, filled with sadness and resentment.

by thick clouds, making the air heavy. Suddenly, a drizzle started to fall from the sky. It permeated

the nursery next door. Madelyn turned over and gave a kick to Zach next to her under the covers. “Zach, go check on

with his arm over his eyes as the kick woke him up. Taking a deep breath, he took a moment before reaching over to turn on the light. Zach lifted the blanket and put on the pajamas beside him when out of bed. Before leaving, he made sure to tuck

went to the next–door nursery to comfort Dalton, the crying was piercing. Unable to shake off her concern, Madelyn hurried over. If the crying kept up, it would be dawn soon. Every time it thundered and rained, Dalton cried

and said, “Let me handle it. When are you planning to renovate the house? The soundproofing is terrible. There’s often heavy rain and thunder these days, and Dal keeps getting woken up and starts crying. Things can’t keep going on like

come over tomorrow to take a look. I’m going

arms, and his crying gradually subsided. Listening to the rain tapering off, she went to open the curtains and then cracked the window for some fresh air. Seeing Dalton shedding tears, Madelyn

“Ma… Ma…

If only you were really my baby. But I’m not your mom,

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figure emerging from the shadows downstairs.

scream, “Ah! There’s a ghost! Zach! Come

strode into the room and embraced the flustered Madelyn. “What’s wrong?

so frightened and pointed to a place downstairs.

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