Chapter 89
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 78
Chapter Title: A Word of Caution
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Puzzled, I gazed toward the fireplace.
The inside of the fireplace was so deep and dark that I couldn't tell where it ended. Ethan, who had pulled a chair up to the hearth and was sitting there, spoke up.
“I took a quick look at this fireplace, but it's too dark to see anything. We should take a lantern and get a proper look.”
At Ethan’s words, Knox and I exchanged a glance before looking back at Susanna.
“For now…”
I began, stroking Susanna’s deathly pale face.
“Mr. Ludpersher, please look after Emma and Susanna. Sir Ethan and I will go check the fireplace.”
Ethan nodded, then immediately took out his revolver’s cylinder and loaded it.
In front of the fireplace, Amy and Jose were already snooping around.
“Move.”
Ethan pushed them aside and stood before the fireplace. Amy flipped Ethan off, but her expression changed to a bright smile the moment our eyes met. Jose stared at her as if she were some kind of bizarre creature.
Just then, Harrison approached, sighed, and stepped in front of me.
“I understand how you feel, but let’s not be hasty, both of you. Why don’t we check after Susanna wakes up? It would be safer to hear what happened from her before we make a move.”
Come to think of it, he had a point. I was quickly persuaded by Harrison.