Chapter 1774

The neighbors had likely grown accustomed to Maia's quiet contributions over the years. But since she'd been unwell, the hallway had fallen into disrepair. It was as if no one had cleaned it in years. Maia used to live alone here, as Thelma had moved to Jipsburg with her parents and Calvert. But after the tragic accident that killed her parents, Calvert returned to live with Maia while attending school in Liberty County. When Thelma unlocked the door, the scene inside unfolded before them. She stood there, her eyes reddening as she took in the familiar yet haunting sight. Although she had cleaned up after the fire, the apartment could never return to its original state. At the time, she lacked the energy and resources to do much more, so she hired only a few helpers to tackle the worst of it. Charles noticed her sudden shift in mood and quickly moved to embrace her. "I'm fine," Thelma said softly, shaking her head. Meanwhile, Skylar stepped inside silently, her gaze sweeping