Chapter 53

After helping Brian to the master bedroom upstairs, Charlotte glanced around the room. The decor was similar to downstairs, with a minimalist gray-and-white style that perfectly suited his personality. As soon as they entered, Kayden eagerly spoke up. "I'll go run some hot water for Daddy!" "I'll go with you." Charlotte followed him in as she felt uneasy. At that moment, all the lights suddenly went out, and the room was plunged into darkness. Charlotte gasped. "What happened? Why did the lights turn off?" The plan was going smoothly! Kayden was delighted by the blackout, but he pretended to be surprised and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's a power outage?" Charlotte found it odd. This was an upscale villa area with advanced facilities and backup power, so how could there be a power outage? Brian, who couldn't see, had no idea what was going on and asked, "What happened? What's going on?" "Daddy, I think the power went out!" Kayden quickly responded, then turned to Charlotte. "Ma