She halted and turned to inquire, Mekhi, you heard that, right?
Sonny interjected, I heard what sounded like the clinking of chains.
Isnt it strange to hear such noise in a house? Could it be Could someone be imprisoned up there?
Sonny! Mekhi snapped, his eyes flashing with anger.
This is a family matter. Its none of your concern. Its not chains making the noise. Its just the wind blowing the curtain as the window is open.
Lucinda shot a skeptical glance at the closed door behind her.
The curtain? She wasnt buying that feeble excuse.
She had worked hard to get into this house, and if she couldnt find Noelle, Mekhi would only be more vigilant, which would make it tougher to return.
Lucinda wasnt ready to admit defeat and return home with nothing.
Instead, she resolved to go all-in.
The instant Lucinda resolved to act, she clenched her fists and swiftly moved towards the closed door when Mekhis gaze was averted.
Even Sonny didnt see it coming.
Lucinda!
Mekhi was the first one to come to his senses. He instantly raised the loaded gun he was holding.
He was on the brink of pulling the trigger.
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on the gun.
He turned and saw Nathan, who had just arrived, fixing him with an cold glare.
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How dare you aim a gun at my wife? I could have you ousted from your position this instant.
Nathans intense look grew with his words. He wrested the gun from Mekhis grasp and flung it to the floor.
With Nathan present, Mekhis earlier bravado dwindled.
Realizing Nathans timely intervention, Lucinda pushed the door open and hurried into the dark lit room.
As she turned on the light, she saw the contents of the room clearly and was utterly stunned.
Sonny, following closely behind, was equally shocked by the grim scene.