Ama Clinthon glanced at the clock. Almost two hours had passed since Carolina and Mr. Drillion left, yet there was still no sign of them. His brows furrowed, his eyes carrying a trace of curiosity and slight concern—he could feel the weight of time pressing in, as if every second carried a warning. “Guard Drick…” he called, his voice low but filled with meaning. “Yes, Master,” Drick responded quickly, stepping forward, alert in every movement. “Follow my granddaughter… especially Mr. Drillion. Perhaps he got lost, or perhaps something happened that we’re unaware of,” Ama Clinthon said firmly, an unexplainable worry lingering in the room. Before Drick could answer, the door suddenly opened. “I’m sorry, Master Ama Clinthon… I took a while,” came a familiar voice, slightly out of breath. “Mr. Drillion… you seem to have had difficulty finding us. Your face is drenched in sweat, yet this entire house is air-conditioned,” Ama Clinthon said sharply, suspicion clear in his tone. He ra
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