Part 98

"They all left the house this morning, Sir," one of the household staff answered. "Mrs. Violet said they had been away from home for too long. They wanted to check on the house because they were afraid the house would become a spider's nest. That's what Mrs. Emma said, Sir," he continued.

Hurriedly, Altezza returned to his car. He drove his car quickly, regardless of whether he would be fined for speeding or not later. All he knew was that he had to get to Adaline's residence as soon as possible.

Ten minutes later, he arrived in front of a two-story house with low fences. The house was quiet, showing no signs of life. Even the iron gate was still securely locked.

He tried calling his in-laws' names, but there was no answer. One of the neighbors, perhaps feeling disturbed by his approach, spoke up.

"Hey, aren't you Mrs. Scott's son-in-law?" the woman asked, puzzled.

"Did my mother-in-law come here?"

The woman shook her head, her forehead furrowed, looking surprised. "Hasn't Mrs. Scott