Approaching the corridor railing, a sudden aroma of food wafted to her nose. Standing at the top of the stairs and looking down, she saw the red wooden floor winding its way down to the living room. Just as she was about to step down, a door from one of the rooms opened.Matthew Vaughan, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and a white shirt, walked out. Phoebe Conrad quickly turned around, frozen in place, unsure whether to go down or stay. "Come on, let's go down together," he said, quietly approaching. Instinctively, Phoebe Conrad moved to the side, but he had already extended his hand to her. She wanted to resist, but at that moment, her uncooperative stomach growled again.With a cold expression, Phoebe Conrad avoided him and went down the stairs along the wall. She was seething with anger; if she didn't show it, he might become suspicious, but if she did, he might turn violent. Reaching the first floor, Phoebe Conrad followed the smell to the dining room. By the time she sat down, the c
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