Chapter 581

But the keys were nowhere to be found. Could Caleb have taken them? As I frantically searched for a solution, I caught sight of a figure outside the window. It was Caleb! He was walking toward me with a sinister grin that sent shivers down my spine. He had found me! My heart sank, and I couldn't think about anything else. I quickly ducked into the back seat. His footsteps grew louder and closer, each one pounding like a drum in my ears. Just as he reached for the car door handle, an idea flashed in my mind—the trunk release! With my hands trembling, I stretched toward the button and pressed it gently. Fortunately, the trunk popped open. Holding my breath, I quickly scrambled into the cramped space, curling myself into a tight ball. My hands shook as I carefully pulled the lid closed, plunging myself into darkness. Almost simultaneously, I heard the car door open, and Caleb had climbed in. "Well, well, my little darling. I'm here," he drawled. That sickening tone sent shivers