Chapter 157

The passenger seat was left for Jessie. That way, she could show Clara the route. Clara and Mark had formed a strong bond working together for years. Mark understood Clara's arrangement. The ghost was coming with them and wanted the passenger seat. So, he sat in the back. The Clays stood at the gate of their house. They watched as Clara drove off. Clyde handed a charm to Maddison. "You heard what Mr. Fowler said, right? Watch your tongue next time," he reprimanded. Still reeling from what happened earlier, Maddison nodded. She quickly took the charm. "Dad, can those two really handle this? Could they be shams? That apprentice couldn't even exorcise the ghost," she said fearfully. "If we can sleep peacefully for the next few days, that'll prove they weren't bluffing. Then, we can trust them. If not, we'll seek help elsewhere. "Mr. Fowler was introduced to us by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Anderson truly trusted Mr. Fowler. I think he's probably not a sham," Clyde said while clutching the c