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Chapter 187
Ryan could not stop thinking about Clara’s uncle. He remembered the strange calls, the secretive behavior, the tension that surrounded him. He decided he had to watch him closely. He had to know what he was planning. He could not wait for another surprise, for another move that would put his family or the company in danger.He started the morning by quietly observing Clara’s uncle from a distance. He stayed in the living room pretending to read while his eyes were on him. Clara’s uncle was walking around the house, sometimes pacing, sometimes sitting, sometimes looking at his phone. Ryan noticed how carefully he spoke when he made calls, how he lowered his voice when someone was near. He tried to hide his expressions, but Ryan saw the tension in his shoulders, the way his eyes moved constantly.Ryan leaned closer to the window, watching him from outside, making sure he was not seen. Every step, every call, every small gesture mattered. Ryan wrote it in his mind, memorizing every
Chapter 186
Ryan could not sleep all night, the thoughts about Clara’s uncle, Eric, Adrian, the company, and the kidnappers kept spinning in his mind, he got up early and decided he had to see Deputy Cole again, he needed advice, someone he could trust, someone who had experience, he got dressed quietly, careful not to wake Clara or Mrs Harrison, he walked outside and got into his car, the air was cool, the streets empty, he drove slowly, thinking about what he would say, what he would ask, what he could do, he knew this visit was importantWhen he arrived at the police station, the lights were on, people moving inside, the usual noises of phones ringing, officers talking, footsteps echoing, Ryan walked up to the front desk, "I need to see Deputy Cole," he said quietly, the receptionist nodded, "he is in his office," she replied, Ryan thanked her and walked down the corridor, his shoes making soft sounds on the floor, he felt tense, his mind racing, he knocked gently on the office door, "come in,
Chapter 185
Ryan did not sleep that night, he lay on his bed staring at the ceiling, the moonlight coming through the window painted shadows across the walls, he kept thinking about Clara’s uncle, about Eric, about the police station, about everything, his head felt heavy, his chest tight, his hands shook slightly from anger, he got up slowly, he needed to move, needed to thinkHe walked to the sitting room, it was quiet, too quiet, only the soft hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen and the faint sound of the wind outside, he sat on the couch, his mind racing, he remembered Deputy Cole’s words, "Ryan, there is nothing I can do", those words played in his head like a broken record, he muttered to himself, "nothing I can do… nothing I can do…" he punched the couch lightly, frustration building inside himMrs Harrison walked quietly into the sitting room, her face tired but gentle, she saw Ryan sitting with his head in his hands, "Ryan," she whispered, "why are you awake?" Ryan looked up at he
Chapter 184
Ryan opened the door slowly He stepped into the living room The first thing he saw was Eric Sitting Relaxed Like he owned the place Ryan froze His heart jumped His eyes darkened For a moment nobody spoke The room felt tight Heavy Like the walls were listening Ryan looked from Eric to Clara’s uncle Then to Mrs Harrison Then to Clara and Ava Everyone avoided his eyes Except Eric Eric smiled Wide Mocking “So you are back,” Eric said Ryan did not reply immediately He dropped his car keys on the table The sound was loud Sharp “Why is he here,” Ryan asked calmly But his voice was shaking Clara swallowed Mrs Harrison opened her mouth Closed it again Clara’s uncle cleared his throat “Ryan,” he said, “Sit down first” Ryan laughed A dry laugh “No,” he said, “I will not sit” He stepped closer His eyes fixed on Eric “Why is he here,” Ryan repeated Eric crossed his legs “I was invited,” he said Ryan clenched his
Chapter 183
Morning came slowly The house did not feel peaceful Even the air felt heavy Clara woke up early She lay on the bed staring at the ceiling Her mind was full Too many thoughts Too many questions She remembered the way her uncle spoke on the phone Low voice Sharp words Fear hiding behind calm She sat up She rubbed her face “This house is changing,” she whispered She stood up and walked out In the kitchen Mrs Harrison was already there Standing by the stove But she was not cooking She was just standing Lost in thought “Ma,” Clara called Mrs Harrison turned slowly “Oh my dear,” she said “You are awake” Clara nodded “Yes” She walked closer “You didn’t sleep,” Clara said Mrs Harrison sighed “No” They stayed quiet The clock ticked loudly Tick Tick Tick Clara's uncle walked in He looked fresh Too fresh As if he forced himself to look normal “Good morning,” he said “Morning,” Clara replied Mrs Harrison nodded
Chapter 182
The house felt quiet again after Ryan left his room Clara stayed on the bed for a while Staring at the wall Thinking about the way Ryan looked Tired Angry Lost She sighed and stood up She needed to distract herself She walked out of the room and went to the sitting room Mrs Harrison was there Sitting quietly Her cup of tea untouched “Ma,” Clara called softly Mrs Harrison looked up and smiled faintly “Good morning my dear” Clara sat beside her “You didn’t sleep well too” Mrs Harrison shook her head slowly “No sleep comes easy in this house anymore” They both stayed quiet for a moment Then footsteps came from the hallway Clara uncle walked out again He looked restless He checked his phone Put it back in his pocket Then checked it again Mrs Harrison watched him Her eyes followed every movement “Are you okay,” she asked him Clara uncle forced a smile “Yes, I’m fine” But his voice sounded tight He walked toward the door Th
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