Chapter 124

As soon as Cassian opened his mouth, Matilda felt an odd sense of unease creeping up. She glanced at her two granddaughters - Simone looked completely clueless, still stuck on why they hadn't found anything on Sabrina during the search. But Olivia got the hint. Her fingers instinctively clutched Matilda's sleeve, nervous. Matilda tried to stand up, feeling something was about to go down, but Cassian's voice sliced through her movement. "Grandma, I almost got bit by a snake in the hot spring with Sabrina just now. It's weird to see snakes at this time of year. Even if no one's looking for off-limits stuff, Uncle George really should have a proper look around. Wouldn't want you or my sisters getting scared out of nowhere." George was just as surprised. Their house was halfway up the mountain, and they had gone all out with anti-snake measures during construction. Honestly, even in spring or summer, it was rare to see one around, let alone during cold weather. He gave the Bennetts a long