Chapter 112 Olivia

The outskirts of Haverbrook greeted them with a sense of unease. Unlike the bustling market town Jane remembered, the streets were eerily quiet. Doors were shut tight, and a heavy silence hung in the air, broken only by the occasional creak of a weathered signboard. "This is unsettling," Jane murmured, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Lucian, his gaze sharp and alert, scanned their surroundings. "Something's definitely not right," he agreed, his voice low. They continued cautiously, navigating the deserted streets until they reached Olivia's house, a charming two-story building with ivy creeping up its red brick facade. Relief washed over Jane as she recognized the familiar spot. "Olivia!" Jane called out, knocking loudly on the sturdy oak door. They waited, the silence stretching into an eternity. Just as Jane's hope began to dwindle, a latch clicked, and the door creaked open. A vision in crimson silk stood before them, her fiery red hair cascading down her shoulders i