Nothing Left to Lose

The barriers were high, and no sound came from inside.

But the sudden overnight change naturally caught the neighbors' attention—especially the Ashford family and the Mercer family, who had both gathered to watch.

From the Ashford family, Desmond had gone to work early, leaving only Valerie and her daughter Cora at home. From the Mercer family, not just Declan showed up this time, but also his par