Chapter 12 - THE STORMThe storm became violent that night.
Lightning flashed across the conservatory roof.
Marcus returned.
But this time the police were waiting.
He ran through the garden.
Daniel followed.
Rain poured down.
Mud swallowed their shoes.
Marcus reached the old greenhouse.
Daniel cornered him.
“You're done.”
Marcus laughed.
“You think paper can save you?”
“No.”
Daniel stepped closer.
“People can.”
Behind him stood Diane.
Evelyn.
Lily.
And three police officers.
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Marcus looked around.
For the first time, he realized he was alone.
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Chapter 17 - THE SECOND CELLARThat afternoon, Lily returned to the garden.
Chapter 18 - GRANDPA'S FINAL MESSAGELily opened it.
