Five Years Wasted Now They Beg Her Back novel Chapter 564

The old woman standing in the doorway wore a dark green velvet dress that shimmered faintly in the dim lighting.

If it weren't for the Nordic architecture surrounding them, Grace would have thought she'd stepped onto a vintage movie set.

"Since you're here, you might as well come in for a cup of tea."

Mrs. Hawke's voice was raspy, but she spoke with perfect clarity.

She stepped aside to clear a path, her posture as elegant as if she were inviting neighbors in for a round of high-stakes poker.

Grace's palms were slick with nervous sweat.

She instinctively glanced at Damien.

Damien was already looking at her.

Their eyes met for a brief second.

Damien turned back to Lottie and Mark, who were standing anxiously a few yards away.

"One hour."

Damien tapped the watch on his wrist. "If we're not out in an hour, and you don't hear from us, contact the embassy immediately."

Lottie nodded. "Understood."

Damien didn't say another word, simply lacing his fingers through Grace's.

Grace took a deep breath, and together, they followed the old woman inside.

Grace had fully expected the interior to be as creepy as the exterior, or perhaps filled with bizarre torture devices like some horror movie.

After all, given everything she had been through lately, it felt like a trap waiting to spring.

[But Chenny is most afraid of this eerie atmosphere, so... let's change the atmosphere.]

But the strange, ominous atmosphere she anticipated never materialized.

The room smelled faintly of sandalwood, and a vintage record player spun the classic tune "Stardust," creating a bizarrely... cozy vibe.

The first-floor living room was decorated entirely in classic antique decor.

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