CHapter 312

Shirley probed cautiously, "But I really saw it. That thing was covered in blood. It was horrifying." However, Rosie remained firm. Her expression was unwavering. "You must have been seeing things, Mrs. Blackwood. None of us saw anything when we went down there. It's probably just your fear playing tricks on you, causing hallucinations." "Is that so?" Shirley kept her eyes fixed on Rosie. "But I clearly saw its shadow." For a brief moment, Rosie's breathing grew heavier, her nostrils flaring slightly. The reaction was subtle but undeniable. Yet, she quickly masked it and replied, "Mrs. Blackwood, you must have confused a nightmare with reality." She added, "Think about it, if it really was something supernatural, how could it even cast a shadow? You're still shaken from the ordeal in the basement, that's all." "Really?" Shirley feigned confusion. "Yes, absolutely," Rosie replied. She nodded with confidence before swiftly changing the subject. "Mr. Blackwood has been deeply aff