Back at the Devis House
Lauran paced slightly, her brow furrowed. She was clearly searching for someone.
Mr. Devis: (noticing her worried expression) "Lauran, is something wrong, dear? Looking for someone?" đ
Lauran: (hesitant) "No, uncle⊠I mean, have you seen Megan, sis?" đ
At that moment, Steve walked past them.
Steve: "Oh, she went out with Amber and Joseph. What's wrong, Lauran?" đ
Lauran: (snapping, frustrated) "Nothing!" đ She stormed away, leaving both men puzzled.
Steve: (to Mr. Devis) "What happened to her?" đ¶
Mr. Devis: "Don't you remember what happened before her marriage, Steve? I think she's worried about leaving Megan and Joseph with Amber." đ
Steve: "Ah⊠makes sense. Then I should probably leave too, Dad." đ
Mr. Devis: "Alright, son." đ
Meanwhile, Mrs. Devis observed silently from a distance, her mind quietly piecing things together. đ€
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At Amber's side
Joseph slammed his fist on the table.
Joseph: "Who would dare do something like this?!" đ
Megan: (furious) "Who has the audacity to enter William House and tear the pages?!" đ
Amber: (calm, thinking) đ€
Joseph: "Sis⊠what should we do?!" đ
Megan: (looking at Amber, demanding) đ
Amber: (taking control) "Listen carefully. Do not tell anyone about thisânot Steve, not Lauran, no one." đ
Megan: "Why not?" đ¶
Amber: "It looks like there's a spy around Devis House. Someone is watching us." đđ
Joseph: đ±
Megan: đ€
Amber: "Be cautious whenever you go out. A serious problem is brewing, one we don't fully understand yet. Until we know more, stay silent and alert." đ
Both Megan and Joseph nodded in agreement.
Megan & Joseph: "Understood, sis." đ
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As they left William House, night had already fallen. The shadows around the mansion seemed longer, heavier, almost aliveâwhispering secrets of danger that awaited them.
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