Suffocating Silence

Clara was about to tell Declan that she had discovered that Chloe was most likely locked in the attic.

Before she could elaborate, she heard a female voice on the other end of the line.

"Declan." Vanessa walked in through the door. "I just talked to the doctor about Toby's condition. It might take three to six months for him to recover."

"Shh, Mommy, Daddy is on the phone!"

Although Toby spoke sof