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My heart started pounding a thousand miles an hour. Daniel never left the door unlocked. He was always so careful, especially when Matthew was home.
I pushed the door open and stepped inside, holding my breath as if the slightest noise could shatter everything into a million pieces. Inside, the scene I saw left me frozen. The living room was a mess, like there had been a fight.
I stepped over it, my legs trembling, trying not to step on the glass. In the kitchen, I saw the water cooler jug tipped on its side, and several empty water bottles were rolling on the floor, uncapped as if someone had chugged them down in desperation. The smell of dampness and the silence of the house sent a chill down my spine.
I went upstairs, feeling like I was dragging a stone with every step. My heart was beating so loud I could hear it pounding in my ears. I opened the door to Daniel’s home office—empty.
His bedroom was empty, too. The bed still made, but with no sign of life. Finally, I reached Matthew’s room.
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