Chapter 504

The villa stood before them, an unassuming façade tucked away in an affluent neighborhood where each residence was worth a small fortune.

Despite its prime location, the house bore an air of neglect, as if it were rarely inhabited.

Debra raised an eyebrow. "I wouldn't have pegged this as your style."

Andrew coughed a little, his face pale. He pulled out a key and unlocked the door.

"This isn't my house."

"If it's not yours, why do you have the key?"

"A friend entrusted it to me."

There were very few people in Seamar City whom Andrew considered friends. Debra immediately thought of Marion.

The interior was a stark contrast to the exterior, elegantly appointed with a taste that hinted at a bygone era. It was impeccably maintained, as if someone regularly cared for it.

Andrew noticed her puzzled expression and offered an explanation.

"I have someone come in to clean periodically. It hasn't changed much over the years."

"Is this where Marion used to live?"

Marion had never ment