Chapter 601

Outside the door, silence hung for a moment. Toby spoke in a low voice, "I'll message Melina to figure out the details. Once they wake up and we get her reply, we'll take action. In the meantime, let's make some other preparations. They're stuck in there, so we need to send in some essentials. We even forgot to give them a blanket last night." Though everyone was anxious, they had no choice but to nod in agreement. Toby continued assigning tasks. "Grant, check how we can add a few more ventilation points. The basement's air quality is terrible. Elliot, you and Ms. West can work on setting up a water heater. "Jared, take Alex to gather some basic supplies. We can't move furniture or beds in, but at least get thick mats and blankets." The group quietly left to carry out their tasks. Inside the basement, Andrew had been staring blankly for some time. Outside, the noise had faded, leaving silence once more. He was puzzled. That deranged woman hadn't come in—was she not in the mood