"What do you mean?" Rosalie immediately asked.

Justin clenched his fist and knocked again, saying, "It's hollow."

He glanced around and spotted a hammer on the ground. He bent down and picked it up.

"Rose, step back," he instructed.

"Okay." Rosalie retreated, holding Steve tightly in her arms. She was worried the noise might frighten him.

Justin raised the hammer and struck the wall.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

After a few heavy hits, part of the wall broke away. The layer of cement shattered and fell to the ground, revealing a small opening.

"There seems to be something inside the wall," Justin said. He used the hammer to strike the edges, widening the hole. Finally, a small safe was revealed. The wall was thin, and the safe was compact.

sight of the safe, and she hurried

open it and check,"

the safe out of

safe had a lock, but it didn't appear very sturdy. Given its small size and its concealed location in the wall, it was unlikely to

was opened. However, there was no bracelet inside-only a piece of paper. Justin picked up the note and read the handwriting on it. "The bracelet isn't safe here.

took the note and, upon reading the words, was shocked. "Who could

someone has been here before us and

The handwriting was clear, and the paper didn't look like it had been there

could it be?" Rosalie wondered aloud. "Who else

long ago. This note looks new. Someone must have come here before us. That person likely knows you and is aware

felt a chill run down her spine. "Who could

after a moment of contemplation, said, "It's very likely the same person who emailed you,

"That does make

email. No matter how much she investigated, she couldn't find any clues. It was a mystery. Now, with this new incident, she was

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