Chapter 31: Close call

"Erin." I called, my eyes narrowed as she continued scanning the floor. She stood at the edge of the room, slouching under my small table as if searching for something.

My eyes wandered on the ground to ascertain what she must be looking for, but I had no clue. What's she even doing here? She doesn't look to be cleaning...

"Erin..." I called again, gliding toward her. "What are you searching for, and how did you get in..." I jangled a bunch of keys in her face, ambiguously hinting that I locked the room before going downstairs.

She remained silent, a smile spreading across her face, which made me roll my eyes in a scoff. She never gets tired, but I wonder what she is hiding behind that smile.

But then a frown etched my face as I noticed her eyes lingering on the keys I was holding.

"Now tell me how you got in..." I asked, tossing the keys onto the table, waiting for a response, but there was none.

She tilted her head toward the table, her gaze still fixed on the keys.

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