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!"

door remained resolutely

wavered, and he stumbled hard against the cold

over to steady him, worry etched into his face. "Are you alright,

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

lifted his gaze, eyes fixed on that

"Sir, maybe we should

on the door for a long moment

silence broke a faint creak as the

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

her voice made Sean

he saw her face-so heartbreakingly like Claire's his heart skipped a beat. His eyes stung, and before

and straw-like, her little face thin and pate from months of poor nutrition.

out, voice catching in his throat, "I'm your

clutching the doorframe as if she might retreat at

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