Chapter 810 Starting From Where It Ended

"Check this out," Rebecca said, eyeing me curiously. "Ms. Scott, are you in a rush to head out?" I nodded and asked her, "Did you come to the Scotts looking for me?" She gave me a hesitant look and replied, "I was hoping to have a chat with you, but if you’re tied up with something, I can swing by some other time." Truth was, I was pretty anxious and did not have the luxury to ponder much, so I quickly said, "Sure, let's catch up later." With that, I dashed to my car and sped away from the Scotts, making a beeline for Island in the Lake. It was a good hour's drive from the city, and when I finally got there, just as I suspected, Sweety's car was parked outside the desolate buildings surrounding Island in the Lake. The car was empty. I stared at the castle in the center, its once bright walls now streaked with vines and showing signs of wear. It had been years, but the nervous flutter in my chest was all too familiar, though the challenge I faced was different now. Taking a deep