“Understood!” Atticus responded eagerly, his tone hurried.

“I’ll head out now.

Once he was gone, Hannah turned her attention to Bryson.

“I didn’t expect we’d stumble upon some valuable insights today.

Bryson raised an eyebrow in query.

“Aren’t you concerned he might disclose our plans to the schemer?”

“I’m not worried,” she assured him confidently.

They scanned their surroundings cautiously as they prepared to disembark.

“Despite his carefree demeanor, Atticus isn’t foolish.

If he betrays us, he implicates himself as well.

Even if we’re caught first, he won’t find himself in any less trouble.

The island was now enveloped in darkness, giving it an even more unsettling and ominous vibe.

front door, they ascended to the third floor through

was deathly quiet, suggesting it had been empty for

were getting comfortable, their phones rang at the same

Lydia and Brayden

other and settled onto the living room

Lydia’s frantic

was this big commotion outside! Oh

He mentioned Mr.

asked him to watch over

room! Brayden made a sound and they backed off! It terrified me! So

staying awake all

in the texts she received, painting a clear picture of

swiftly, “Don’t worry,

went out for a

back and

Lydia’s reply was immediate.

you bump into anyone? You scared me to death!

Oh my!”

her response,

attack

I got that from Lydia’s barrage

and faced Bryson with a

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