NovelUpdateChapter 561: "Of course." At Carl's signal, Jules stepped forward.
"I'll go with you." Without waiting for a response, he followed her.
Carl waited until the door clicked shut, then turned to Jayden, his eldest son.
"Have you figured anything out?" Jayden's jaw clenched.
"The perpetrator left no trace. Surveillance footage was completely wiped." Carl exhaled, staring at the ceiling. His expression was unreadable, but his silence carried weight.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCorrine stood before the water dispenser, her thoughts heavy.
"Have you checked the surveillance around the cemetery?" Jules leaned against the counter, arms crossed.
"We did, but there was nothing." Whoever had stolen Kiley's ashes had been meticulous. Every move had been calculated, every detail accounted for.
Had it not been for the night shift cemetery staff, the culprit would have stolen the ashes unnoticed.
A sense of unease curled in Corrine's gut. Her mind drifted back to the figure she had encountered at the cemetery that day. Could it be connected? First release point: galnov☐☐☐☐☐☐ A suspicion-nothing more—but once the seed of doubt was planted, it took root quickly, turning a mere possibility into a chilling certainty.
Lost in thought, she failed to notice the water overflowing. A sharp sting snapped her back to reality as scalding liquid splashed against her leg. She hissed and instinctively stepped back.
Jules was at her side in an instant. He turned off the tap and frowned as he took in the reddening skin.
"Go rinse it," he instructed.
Corrine didn't argue. She went to the restroom, let the cool water soothe the burn, and then returned to Carl's hospital room.
By then, Carl had already fallen asleep.
Jayden and Waldo were discussing who would stay to keep watch.
"I will stay," Corrine said softly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJayden and Waldo exchanged a glance before Jayden spoke.
"Corrine, I'll stay tonight. You should go hand rest."
She shook her head, her gaze settling on Carl's sleeping form.
9 form Though ther voice was quiet, there was no room Επ' for argument. "I want to stay here."
Jayden sighed, rising to his feet. He walked over and gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze.
"The doctor said he's stable. Go home, rest, and cback el tomorrow. The content is on om novelenglish.net! Before she could protest, Waldo added, "Let's go. I'll take you home." They weren't asking. They were telling.
Reluctantly, Corrine allowed Waldo to lead her out of the hospital.
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