My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1774

The neighbors had likely grown accustomed to Maia's quiet contributions over the years. But since she'd been unwell, the hallway had fallen into disrepair. It was as if no one had cleaned it in years.

Maia used to live alone here, as Thelma had moved to Jipsburg with her parents and Calvert. But after the tragic accident that killed her parents, Calvert returned to live with Maia while attending school in Liberty County.

When Thelma unlocked the door, the scene inside unfolded before them.

She stood there, her eyes reddening as she took in the familiar yet haunting sight. Although she had cleaned up after the fire, the apartment could never return to its original state.

At the time, she lacked the energy and resources to do much more, so she hired only a few helpers to tackle the worst of it.

Charles noticed her sudden shift in mood and quickly moved to embrace her.

"I'm fine," Thelma said softly, shaking her head.

Meanwhile, Skylar stepped inside silently, her gaze sweeping over every corner of the room without a word.

The apartment was almost bare, with very few furnishings remaining. The devastation from the explosion was evident in every corner. Thelma quickly pushed open the doors to the two bedrooms.

Skylar didn't enter. Instead, she stood at the doorway, glanced inside, and then returned to the living room. Her quiet demeanor made Thelma uneasy, and her nerves tightened further.

Sensing Thelma's tension, Charles leaned toward her and whispered, "Don't worry."

Thelma nodded faintly.

After about ten minutes of careful inspection, Skylar turned to face them. "There's no trace of negative energy in this house. Even if the fire had destroyed it, its presence should still linger. This confirms the incident wasn't caused by any negative items."

If it wasn't related to negative items, the tragedy in Thelma's family was either a terrible coincidence or the result of deliberate foul play. If it was the latter, the matter became far more complex.