Chapter 402

Jeffry rapped his knuckles softly on the door-twice-then waited, but there was no response.

He frowned, gave the door a firmer knock, and called out, "Liam, are you in there?"

Still, the door stayed tightly shut. Not a sound came from inside.

Jeffry glanced back at Sean. "Sir, I don't think Liam's home."

Sean's expression darkened, frustration flickering across his face.

Ever since Mandy's death, Liam hadn't shown up to work for over a month now. No one had any idea what he'd been doing all this time.

Sean drew in a long breath, trying to steady himself, but anxiety gnawed at him, relentless.

He slammed his palm against the door, desperation creeping into his low voice. "Liam! Open up!"

The door remained resolutely

wavered, and he stumbled hard

etched into his

shook his head, his voice rough. "I'm

his gaze, eyes fixed on

we should come back

on the door for a long moment before finally starting to turn

faint creak as the door inched open

through the gap. Wide, curious eyes blinked up at Sean and Jeffry, the

voice made Sean

beat. His eyes stung, and before he knew it, tears spilled down

fluttered when she blinked. But her hair was dull and straw-like, her little face thin and pate from months of poor nutrition. The

He reached out, voice catching in his throat, "I'm

confused, clutching the doorframe as if she might

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