Chapter 48

"I was worried about Edwin, so I came to check on him," Leon said. His voice was gentle. His tall, imposing figure radiated an undeniable pressure as he stood up. His deep, unreadable eyes lingered on Victoria's face briefly before he continued, "Lock the doors and windows. I'll be there soon." "Can you hurry—" Eva started to say, but before she could finish, a loud clap of thunder shook the sky. "Ah!" she screamed. At that exact moment, Victoria flinched. Her fear was barely concealed. Leon noticed it but instead of acknowledging it, he focused on comforting Eva over the phone. He soothed her until she calmed down. Only then did he hang up. As he prepared to leave, he glanced at Victoria, noticing how tense she was. Casually, he suggested, "If you're scared, put on your headphones." "I don't need your unnecessary concern." Victoria forced down her fear. Her tone was sharp. "Go back to your precious Mrs. Quigley and stop getting in my way." Another crash of thunder followed imm