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!"

answer. The door remained resolutely

he stumbled hard

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

his head, his voice rough. "I'm

eyes fixed on that

spoke gently, "Sir, maybe we should come back later-Liam might return

on the door for a long moment

the silence broke a faint creak as the

curious eyes blinked up at Sean and Jeffry, the tiny girl's voice soft and sweet:

her voice made

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

long lashes that fluttered when she blinked. But her hair was dull and straw-like, her little face thin and pate from months of poor nutrition. The timid way she clung to the door made her

voice catching in

doorframe as if she might retreat at

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