Chapter 77

They walked in silence, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridor. As they stepped outside, the cool night air hit Evie’s tear-stained face. She followed Mr. Preston towards the barn, where a faint light glowed from within, casting long shadows across the ground.

“I don’t know how you convinced Leo to let you and Ms. Kline leave the estate,” Mr. Preston muttered with disdain. “And I don’t know