Chapter 35: Blackmail

After swallowing hard, Mario Walton decided to gamble. He gripped a half brick in his hand and made up his mind to smash the door. Even if it drew a crowd, he could not let Terry Woodward lay a finger on Nancy. "Mario, what are you doing?" A familiar voice rang out just as he lifted his arm. Mario turned and saw Paul Walton. He frowned and stammered, "There's a burglar at Aunt Anne's!" "What?" Paul blinked. "Where are your aunt and Ryder?" "They're not home. I just saw a stranger slip inside,...