Sandy found herself alone in the pitch-ck wine cer, with gunshots echoing relentlessly from above. She was desperate to find out what was happening, but the cer door was locked from the outside, making escape impossible.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    After what seemed like forever, the chaos above finally quieted down. Yet, the sudden silence only made Sandy''s heart race even more with fear. Suddenly, the iron door creaked open, and Sandy ducked into a corner, fearing someone dangerous might enter. But soon enough, a familiar voice reached her. "Ms. Sandy, it''s me," Kena called out, her voice low and a bit shaky. Recognizing Kena''s voice, Sandy cautiously peeked out from her hiding spot.


    "What''s going on out there?" Sandy''s voice quivered, the sound of gunfire still fresh in her mind. Kena hurried over, helping Sandy to her feet, before whispering, "Your brother... he''s killed everyone in the house."


    Fear and sadnessced Kena''s voice, leaving Sandy stunned. "My brother..." she managed to utter.


    "But don''t worry, they didn''t find this ce. You''re safe here, at least for now," Kena reassured her, gripping Sandy''s hand firmly. "You can''t stay here, though. I think your brother really cares about you, Ms. Sandy. If you go back and say you got lost, he probably won''t hold it against you."


    The revtion that her brother had killed so many people left Sandy''s mind reeling. He''d always been good to her, never showing any sign of cruelty. But those gunshots...


    "And you... are you okay?" Sandy suddenly noticed the blood staining Kena''s clothes. Kena shook her head slightly, I''m alright. Being part of the Gibbs family has its protections; your brother wouldn''t harm me. But.. if he can''t find you, who knows what he''ll do next."


    Kena''s words made Sandy hesitate. Even though Sophie had suggested she should eventually return to her brother, Sandy hadn''t yet figured out if Kena was involved with The Silent Shadows. Leaving now felt like abandoning her mission.


    "Ms. Sandy?" Kena''s concerned gaze met hers, making Sandy waver. If not for Kena''s presence, she might have already been taken by her brother. With the Gibbs family''s staff dead because of her, a wave of guilt washed over Sandy.


    Before she could think it through, her words came out in a rush, "Alright then." A relieved smile spread across Kena''s face. "Don''t worry, you won''t cause trouble for me. Just say you got fost, and your brother shouldn''te after me."


    "But Sophie..." Sandy began. "I''ll handle Ms. Sophie," Kena assured her, taking Sandy''s hand. "It''s not safe for you here anymore,e with me."


    As Kena led Sandy out of the wine


    cer, the acid smell of blood hit them as soon as they reached the hall. Sandy nearly gagged at the stench. Kena covered her nose


    e and


    mouth as well; the living room was a scene of horror, the servants who had been so kind to Sandy just a day ago were now gone.


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