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

wavered, and he stumbled hard against the cold

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

his voice rough. "I'm

lifted his gaze, eyes fixed on

we should come back later-Liam might

a long

broke a faint creak as the door inched

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

voice

Claire's his heart skipped a beat. His eyes stung, and before he knew it, tears

delicate features, the same 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

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

the doorframe as if she might retreat at any

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