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

he stumbled hard against the cold

over to steady him, worry etched into his

head, his voice

his gaze, eyes fixed on that unyielding

should come back

lingering on the door for a long moment before finally

the silence broke a faint creak

through the gap. Wide, curious eyes blinked up at Sean and Jeffry, the tiny girl's voice soft and sweet: "Mister, who

of her voice made Sean whirl

saw her face-so heartbreakingly like Claire's his heart skipped a beat.

and straw-like, her little face

trembled. He reached out, voice catching in his

confused, clutching the doorframe as if she might retreat at any

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