Chapter 20 - A Chilling New Warning Whispered From The Shadows
Years later, the Maine coastal home remained a quiet sanctuary of peace and healing for John and Lily. It was a crisp autumn evening, and the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues of gold.
John sat on the wooden deck watching Lily study at the patio table through the glowing glass doors. His cell phone resting on the outdoor table suddenly vibrated with a silent text message alert.
He picked up the device, looking at an incoming notification from an unknown, untraceable international number. The screen flashed a single chilling sentence that made his blood run cold:
“The stepmother was just a distraction; the real family debt is still collecting interest.”
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John stared at the screen, his instincts flaring instantly as a cold breeze rustled the trees outside. Before he could call out to his perimeter security team, the porch lights flickered and went dark.
The ocean waves crashed against the shore below, echoing like approaching footsteps in the heavy night...
