Chapter 53

Upon hearing the news, Andrew's interest piqued. He hailed a cab and swiftly headed over to inquire about the situation. Just as Andrew settled into the car, Bernice appeared at the building's entrance. She glanced in Andrew's direction as though she could sense his presence. The familiar silhouette halted her in her tracks. "Is that Andrew? How is it possible that he's unharmed?" Although Bernice hadn't been present, she'd heard the details of what happened from others. After physically confronting Henry, he chose to leave by himself, unwilling to drag the Thompsons into the situation. Within less than 24 hours, Thenswy was abuzz with rumors about the banquet's events. There was widespread certainty that Andrew was on the brink of disappearing entirely. Despite the speculation, Bernice, who had shared three years of marital life with Andrew, remained steadfast in her belief that her eyes hadn't deceived her; Andrew had indeed entered the car. This was absurd. Had Joshua underg