Chapter 18
The heavy iron bolt slid back with a loud metallic screech as Arthur unlocked the basement door. He flicked on the overhead wall switch, flooding the subterranean hallway with harsh fluorescent light.
They hurried down the stairs and rushed directly to the secure archive room at the end of the hall. The steel door was wide open, and inside the cell, Catherine stood leaning against the wall, weeping tears of pure relief.
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"Arthur..." Catherine sobbed softly as her husband appeared in the doorway.
Arthur froze in absolute shock, staring at his emaciated wife in utter disbelief. He dropped to his knees inside the cell, pulling her into his arms as the terrible truth washed over him like a tidal wave.
