In contrast to the lively wedding scene, the Olsen Residence was eerily quiet after the festivities. The servants were busy cleaning up under the guidance of the butler and the housekeeper.

When the housekeeper saw Laura, she was surprised. “Why were you at the wedding, Mrs. Olsen?”

“Oh, I wasn’t feeling well. I’ll leave soon,” Laura replied.

“Make sure you don’t lose track of time,” the housekeeper reminded her.

Laura nodded in agreement and went straight back to the master bedroom. Zach, still hungover from the previous night’s socializing, hadn’t woken up yet. It was clear that he didn’t care about Liana’s so-called wedding.

Laura approached cautiously, checking to see if he had awakened before turning to leave. She entered the small study room, opened the secret compartment, and entered the hidden room. She descended the dimly lit staircase step by step. The fear from the past resurfaced, and she struggled to control her nerves as her hand trembled.

The hidden room was dimly lit and secluded, untouched for a long time. Spider webs and dust were scattered everywhere.

Laura stood in the vast basement, her gaze falling upon the various torture devices hanging on the walls. She couldn’t help but shudder.

saw the

called out as

echoed throughout the empty

you here? If you

Josie isn’t here, but it makes sense. Only

A

Zach, dressed in his pajamas, standing on the stairs, watching her with

stared at her wide-eyed. When he looked at someone like that,

in that state before, and that was when

to remain

“Did you come to the hidden room to

“I dare you.”

You really think I wouldn’t dare!” Zach raised his hand abruptly, his face twisted

before him. “Liana is married to Dexter now. Soon, the entire

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