Chapter 66

The noises from the guest room grew clearer and sounded almost like sobbing. Lorraine froze. Was Justin crying? She turned on the hallway lights and approached the door. Knocking gently, she whispered, "Justin, is everything alright? May I come in?" The sobbing in the room continued, and she received no response. After some thought, she unlocked the guest room door with her fingerprint. All locks in the house were synced, so she and Frederick had access to every room. When the door opened with a soft beep, Lorraine hesitated before stepping inside. The sobbing had stopped, but the room lights were still on. On the bed, Justin clutched his blanket, and his face was twisted in pain. The king-sized bed looked enormous, but he only occupied a small corner, curling tightly into himself. She crouched by the bed and scanned the room, but nothing seemed amiss. Had the sounds come from him? Worried, she reached out to gently wake him up, but just as her fingers brushed his skin, he gra