Chapter 74: Misjudging People

Gavin, sitting nearby, couldn't help but feel his curiosity piqued as he watched the mysterious exchange between Rail and Wendy. He leaned closer, his voice tinged with inquiry, “What exactly are you two talking about?” Rail, clearly annoyed by Gavin's intrusion, snapped back coldly, “This has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to know.” Gavin, undeterred by Rail's response, turned to his sister, noticing that her attention was entirely focused on the USB drive in Rail’s hand. This only made him more curious, and he pressed further, “What is it? Why can’t I know?” Determined to get closer, Gavin wedged himself between them, his eyes locked on the laptop screen as he tried to uncover the secret. Wendy carefully inserted the USB drive, her fingers lightly brushing the touchpad of the laptop. Her heart seemed to race in sync with the clicks of the mouse. On the screen, a lone video file appeared in the folder, as if it held hidden secrets. She hesitated for a moment, feeling an in