Chapter 31 - The Shadow at the Window
Before Hannah could speak, the estate’s main circuit breaker blew with a loud electrical pop, plunging the house into complete pitch darkness.
The heavy storm wind howled outside the reinforced windows as backup generator lights flickered weakly along the ceiling corridor.
Downstairs, the heavy oak front door creaked open slowly, followed by the soft sound of wet footsteps stepping onto the hardwood floor.
Hannah reached into her blazer, pulling out her concealed security firearm while stepping firmly in front of Maya.
"Stay behind me, Maya," Hannah whispered, her dark eyes scanning the shadowy hallway as lightning illuminated the room.
Through the glass patio doors overlooking the stormy ocean, a tall, shadowy figure stood quietly on the rain-soaked deck.
The figure wore a dark trench coat, holding an old leather-bound medical journal identical to the ones kept at the Vermont clinic.
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As a brilliant flash of lightning lit up the dark deck, the figure looked up, revealing a face identical to Daniel's—the long-lost twin brother, Julian.
Julian lifted his hand, tapping three slow, rhythmic knocks against the heavy glass door, a cold, unreadable smile spreading across his lips...
