Chapter 1831

Manfred abruptly turned to look at Vivian. Their eyes met. By now, Vivian had pieced together the situation. The middle-aged couple in front of her must be Manfred's parents. It seemed that something terrible had befallen Cyril, and they were blaming Manfred, trying to force him into a confession. They even dragged ghosts into their accusations. As Vivian's indignation on Manfred's behalf grew, he unexpectedly turned to look at her. Her face brightened instantly, and she walked over, her voice soft. "I brought the cake and the pasta we talked about last time." Manfred's gaze softened as he looked at the bag she carried. This scene sent a chill down Randall's and Zea's spines. They couldn't recall ever seeing Manfred smile like that. Yet now, after a brief glance at a particular spot, he turned and smiled at an empty chair. The smile was filled with an unfathomable tenderness. "What are you looking at, Manfred? Are you seeing something—a ghost? Is it that female ghost Cyril men