Chapter 93

When Maverick finally arrived at the music room, the sound of the cello abruptly stopped. He immediately pushed open the door, excitement evident in his eyes. Yet, the room was empty. He strode anxiously to where the cello stood and scanned every corner of the room. Sadly, there was really no one there. "Did you hear someone playing just now?" Maverick turned to Chester. He was wondering whether he had imagined it. Chester replied, "I did. They must've left through the other door." The music room had two exits—one leading back into the building and another to the outside. Maverick frowned as he contemplated the matter. He had heard the piece many years ago. At 18, he had been in a severe car accident that left his legs paralyzed. He was bedridden with a high fever for a week, which caused him to slip in and out of consciousness. Despite the Grays using all their connections to bring in specialists from across the country, nothing worked. His situation seemed so helpless that t