Chapter 527

"There's still a space I'd like you to check out." Hector led Kai to Cecily's doll room. Scott recalled Marshmallow's strange reaction to that doll room earlier that day. He, too, suspected whether any malevolent spirit was inside. The three were ready to head in when a soft, delicate voice echoed in the hallway. "Hector? Scottie? What are you guys doing outside my doll room?" Cecily, donning her pajamas and a gauze on her forehead, looked frail and pale. She gazed at Kai and asked, "And this kid is?" "Scott's friend," Hector quickly answered. Initially dazed, Scott swiftly found his bearings and wrapped his arm around Kai's shoulders like they were best buddies. "That's right. He's my friend!" As though there was a flaw in his explanation, he toughened up and asked, "What's wrong? Can't a friend drop by to see me?" At that, Cecily quickly revealed an aggrieved and disappointed look, albeit forcing a smile. "Of course, he can. I'm just worried because you guys are still awake at