285-Punishing His Sister

Jack:

We were frozen in place for a few minutes, unable to process what we were seeing. I thought I would be shocked but I didn't know I would be so stunned that even a single word would refuse to come out of my mouth.

“What is this?” Matt demanded angrily, throwing Payton down the stairs in frustration. She tumbled forward, landing face down, but managed to stop herself after a few steps. I rushed down after her, running around the basement like a madman. She was probably hurt and wheezing in pain but our focus was on what we were seeing before our eyes.

There was no evidence. Nothing. Just a bare floor, empty walls, and some old blankets and furniture, exactly like Payton had said.

My anger rose as I was met with disappointment. I had so much hope from this basement. I fucking dreamed about fining the evidence and then getting rid of Sawyer, and taking over whatever he owned.

“What is this?” I shouted at Payton, who sat on her knees, looking around before a smug smile crept across