Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 6 How Could There Be a Woman in My House

I opened the door and searched the living room and bedroom for a while but couldn't find Scruffy.

Since bringing Scruffy home, I hadn't restricted its movements. It still had some stray cat habits, often disappearing for days. Today, it seemed I wouldn't be able to take it with me. Just then, I heard a strange noise from the study. I stared at the study door, feeling there was a secret I hadn't uncovered, possibly the reason Arthur dropped his facade.

Step by step, I approached the study. Opening the door felt like it took all my strength.

The study was dark and empty, with the curtains gently blowing. I turned on the light and walked in, finding a book on the floor in front of the bookshelf. It must have fallen just now.

Hearing a car downstairs, I looked out the window and saw Arthur's car. I quickly left the study.

The elevator light was on, meaning it had arrived. Not wanting to meet him, I hid in the dim hallway.

and I heard Arthur's footsteps.

heard his footsteps

my leg. He must have

wondered until I heard his footsteps fade away. I finally breathed a sigh of relief, my back soaked with cold sweat. Coming out of the hallway, I glanced at the door and heard sounds inside. My heartbeat quickened, and curiosity drew me closer. Pressing my ear against the door, I heard a woman's voice. I

me from rushing in. I had just escaped death and

excited voice was the same as the one I had

sounded familiar, but I couldn't immediately identify who it

right?" Arthur's voice was gentle, a tone he never used

though I had found clues in the study,

'Is she invisible, or am I blind? I must

to be

me, and the next,