Chapter 4

Sunlight poured in from outside, chasing away the darkness inside. I came closer to my body lying within. Since the cellar was sealed and the temperature just right, it seemed like ten days had passed instead of three. My corpse had begun to decay. Countless insects had hatched, wriggling and crawling within. My face was dark and bluish from the lack of oxygen. After so many days of decay, my face was unrecognizable. Seeing that, I panicked for no reason. I didn't want my three brothers to witness my ugly corpse and instinctively moved to block their view, clinging to what little dignity I had left. Alas, my efforts were obviously in vain. Aaron's face paled instantly. Amidst the silence, he took a small step back nervously. His lips were trembling as he whispered, "W-What is that?" The overpowering stench and the horrifying sight were enough to make Aaron recoil in disgust. "Get that out. It's revolting!" Beside him, the maid blurted out in fear, "Mr. Aaron, that's Ms. Caldwe