Chapter 379 Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Claire squinted at the trunk, her gut telling her something was off. The lid was slightly ajar, just enough to make her suspicious. She hesitated for a second before lifting it fully, her eyes widening as a gasp escaped her lips. Stumbling back, she nearly tripped over her own feet, hands trembling. Matthew, who had been fiddling with something nearby, immediately rushed over at the sound of her gasp. “What happened? Claire, what’s wrong?” She pointed, too horrified to speak. Matthew followed her gaze, and as soon as he saw what was inside the trunk, his own eyes widened in shock. Lying there, sprawled out awkwardly, was the body of a man. “Is... is he dead?” Claire stammered, her voice shaking. She couldn't tear her eyes away from the sight. Matthew crouched down, squinting as if trying to figure it out from a distance. “I don’t know. I can check.” He moved to reach for the man’s neck, his hand hovering over where he’d feel for a pulse, but Claire grabbed his wrist, pulling hi