CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN – KEEP IT HIDDEN

The peaceful moment was shattered by the sound of a car pulling into their driveway. Logan was on his feet in an instant, peering out the window. "It's Mrs. Johnson," he growled. "And she's not alone." Laura's heart sank as she saw the flashing lights of a police car. "She must have gotten suspicious. All the strange comings and goings, the security measures..." Logan's face was grim. "We need to handle this carefully. If they start poking around too much, our cover is blown." Laura nodded, her mind racing. "Okay, here's what we do. Emma, go up to your room and stay there until we come get you. Logan, you answer the door. I'll... I'll pretend to be sick. Food poisoning or something. That'll explain any weird noises or behavior they might have noticed." As Emma hurried upstairs, Logan raised an eyebrow at Laura. "Quick thinking. Ready to put on a show?" Laura managed a weak smile. "As ready as I'll ever be." The next few minutes were tense as they spoke with the police officers a