Chapter 1284:

Gerry, who had been absorbed in his video game, looked up, bewildered.

“What? I didn’t agree to this. Where are we even going?”

“You’ll see when we get there,” Madison replied firmly, marching back inside to grab his arm. She tugged him along before he could protest further.

Within moments, the house that had been buzzing with activity was eerily quiet.

Laney stood in the middle of the living room, feeling a strange unease creeping over her.

From the top of the stairs, Cliff watched her.

“You should get some rest. I’ll take you to the theater tomorrow.”

Laney felt an unsettling chill. Something about his tone made her stomach twist. Alone with Cliff was the last thing she wanted.

said quickly, grabbing her bag and heading

staying since no one

against the staircase railing, his voice calm yet

leave now, how am I supposed to

Laney didn’t hesitate.

them know I’m fine once

his head,

I let you leave, they’ll think I failed. Do you

Laney blinked, confused.

is

couldn’t be that

measured look, his

the harm

was a time when being alone in the house with Cliff would have made her heart race with excitement. But now, things were different. Her feelings had shifted completely. She still harbored resentment

her slow, hesitant

scared? Do you think I’m going

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