"Why didn't you wake me up?" he grumbled, annoyance lacing his tone.
The servant bit her lip, struggling for words. In this household, nobody dared to rouse Sean from sleep nobody but Hunter. Yet, she dared not voice this truth, merely replying, "Next time, I'll be sure to wake you, Mr. Sean."
Learning that his sister had already had breakfast, Sean felt his own appetite wane. He nibbled on a few bites before setting off to find her.
At that moment, Rosemary and Hunter were about to check on Erik, who was locked in the basement,when a servant rushed in with urgent news.
"Mr. Collins, Ms. Collins, Erik's been motionless for quite some time," the servant said, breathless with worry. "We didn't dare to open the door and check, fearing a trick, but from the surveillance, he's been in the same position for so long, it looks like he might be dead."
Without hesitation, Rosemary and Hunter hurried down to the basement.
