Chapter 301: A Storm is Brewing, a Sinister Sound from the Villa

The night air in Alton Village was cool and carried the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine. Inside the master bedroom of Quinny Manor, a soft lamplight cast a warm, golden glow, cocooning the two figures on the bed in a world of their own. Joseph Lyson held Della Sowden in his arms, her head resting on his chest, her fingers idly tracing patterns over his skin. The frantic pace of the past few weeks seemed to melt away in these quiet moments, leaving only a profound sense of peace. "It...