Chapter 8 - Eli Reveals A Terrifying Secret About Conrad’s Threats
Back at the colonial estate, Domenico sat on the edge of Eli’s custom toddler bed reading a bedtime story.
The room was bathed in the warm glow of a star-shaped nightlight casting gentle shadows across the walls.
Eli closed his picture book, looking up at his father with big, serious eyes that seemed too wise for three years old.
“Daddy, the man with the loud voice... he told me not to tell you about the big box in the garage,” Eli whispered.
Domenico froze, feeling the blood run cold through his veins as he set the storybook down on the nightstand.
“What box did the man talk to you about, buddy?” Domenico asked, keeping his voice calm and soothing.
“The heavy metal box he hid under my bicycle behind the lawn mower last week,” Eli answered innocently.
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Domenico kissed his son’s head, whispering reassurance before quietly slipping out of the bedroom into the hallway.
He grabbed his tactical flashlight from the mudroom and walked alone out toward the detached family garage.
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