18 Heartless is really heartless

The soft hum of the room was abruptly interrupted by the jarring ring of a phone. It pierced the usual tranquility of Flora's room, causing Kendra to freeze mid-conversation with her brother about their recent findings and plans to dig deeper into the mystery surrounding the two men they suspected might be connected to their past.. They exchanged a puzzled glance; this was an unexpected disruption in their routine. Kendra's eyes widened in surprise. "Kayden, did you hear that?" Her voice held a note of astonishment. The phone in the room rarely rang. It was a device usually left behind when Flora went out, and it had never once disrupted their discussions before. Kayden nodded, equally taken aback by the unexpected sound. The two of them shared a momentary, silent exchange, their eyes locking in a mix of curiosity and concern. This deviation from the norm seemed significant, sparking a sense of unease within them. As they exchanged looks, a silent question lingered betw