CHAPTER 45

Ryan's POV

John continues to horn continuously until I become frustrated and tell him to stop. I open the car door to get out, looking around with arms akimbo.

Aren't they home?

I take long strides to the gate. It isn't looking like it is locked from behind.

As I push it to know if my assumptions are right, the small gate opens and I turn to John who shakes his head.

Apparently, they no longer have guards around the house and even a gateman. They should have at least locked the gate from behind.

I signal to him to wait for me outside as I open the gate and enter. Everywhere is messy. The flowers are withering gradually, probably because the gardener has been sacked too. The courtyard is in a pitiful state and I wonder if this is part of Valerie's concern for her parents.

I ignore the rest of the surroundings as I make my way to the front door with my hands in my pocket.

This is the third time I will be here. The first time, John horned for several minutes, waiting for the door to be t