Chapter 240

“There’s definitely a ghost here.” Julian Archer lowered his voice for effect, his gaze dark and cryptic. “We might run into some freaky stuff in a minute.” “…” Yeah right, spooky your face. Claire Richards stared at him blankly. Julian pinched her cheek, grinning. “Bet you there’ll be ghosts knocking any second now.” “Oh, please, don’t be—” Knock knock. Before she could finish roasting him, someone really banged on the door. A woman’s voice followed. “Mr. Archer~~~” The voice trembled. Claire froze, her hand mid-air about to smack him, then her scalp suddenly went numb. She instinctively dove into his arms and clutched his waist like it was a lifeline. Wait, wait—what the hell? Was that… was that seriously a ghost? She pressed her cheek against his chest, holding her breath, eyes locked on the door like it might burst open any second. Her hands clenched tightly onto the fabric of his shirt. His heartbeat was steady. Hers? Full rave mode. “Mr. Archer~~~ please help me~~~” The woman’s v