Chapter 440 ng her toward the exit .
Seeing the concern in Odalys eyes , Percival shot her a wary glance before he stepped forward , grasping her wrist and pulling Theres something wrong here .
We need to get out , now , he said firmly , As they moved toward the door , the red gates slammed shut with a loud hang just as they were about to leave .
Percival froze , his gaze locked on the door .
This doors different .
Its not the same one we came in through , he s said quickly , piecing things together .
This place is shifting ⦠moving .
Odalyss wrist remained firmly in his grip , and he made no move to let go .
He stepped in front of her protectively , shielding her from whatever langer Inamed .
Wait a minute , he suddenly remembered something and turned to her .
How did you even get here ? Odalys glanced at him , then pointed to his coat is coat pocket , I put a talisman in your pocket this morning , she said casually .
The talisman is infused with my energy i sense it So , whenever youre in danger , I can sense Percival fell silent as be processed her words .
Then how did you know it wasnt me tempting you earlier ? she asked , her curiosity piqued , her tone light despite the heavy situation Women , is seemed , could never resist the urge to ask about things like this , no matter how dangerous the situation .
You would never do something like that , Percival replied , feeling slightly embarrassed .
And even if you did try to seduce me , youd never do it in a place like this .
Odalys burst out laughing , unable to hold it back any longer .
She wrenched her wrist from his grasp and stood on tiptoe , looking up at him with a mischievous glint in her eyes .
What if I did choose a place like this ? Percivals heart skipped a beat as she came closer , her face drawing nearer to his .
He felt his pulse quicken , and despite his usual control , his body betrayed him , a wave of desire flashing through him .
He swallowed hard , trying to keep his cool , but the intensity of the moment made it harder to control himself .
His eyes darkened , and he could feel the temptation clawing at him .
He clenched his jaw , fighting the urge to give in Odalys , stop playing around , he said , his voice low but strained , as he placed his hands around her waist , gently holding her back .
She looked up at him , the playful sanirk still on her lips .
Im not playing .
Im just curious , she said , her finger lightly touching his lips .
Her touch was cold as ice , sending a shiver down his spine , but at the same time , it felt as though her fir finger carried with it a force of its own .
With a subtle push , the dispelled the negative energy that had been pressing in on them , clearing the air around them with an invisible force A sudden bang echoed through the house , and the air seemed to explode with energy .
The entire mansion shook , and the oppressive mist and dark energy surrounding them evaporated in an instant .
Without a word , Odalys turned and sirude confidently toward the mansions interior , while Percival followed closely behind .
She walked over to a table where a coffee cup sat , still undisturbed .
Odalys gazed at it thoughtfully , her expression complex .
She picked it up , examining the dried remnants of coffee inside .
She sniffed the cup , her face tightening .
* I just had a hallucination .
I thought I saw my father ; Percival quickly explained , his words tumbling out .
I felt so real TM He described the strange events that had just occurred , and Odalys listened carefully , not interrupting , She hunded the coffee cup back to him .
This cup is real , she said , her voice calm .
It still holds your fathers scent .
The hallucination you experienced wasnt just a trick .
Your fathers attachment to you was so strong that even after his death , he couldnt move on .
Hes been stuck , repeating the same actions over and over again , waiting for you to come back home .
1/2 Chapter 410 in the memory of waiting for you to grow up , to come back to him ? He doesnt even realize hes dead .
Hes trapped in th Percivals grip tightened on the cup , his thoughts churning .
He stared at the intricate patterns on the ceramic , his mind racing .
This was his fathers favorite coffee cup there was no mistaking it .
He had seen it countless times during his childhood .
But how could it be here ! He remembered it being placed in his fathers coffin when he buried him all those years ago .
This cup this was buried with my father , he said , his voice tight with disbelief .
How could it be here ? And if hes waiting for me ⦠why is he here ? Why would he be stuck in this place ? Odalys studied him carefully , her expression serious .
Its possible that someone swapped your fathers body .
I can sense his presence , and this place is saturated with negative energy its the perfect place for spirits to get trapped .
Theres a heavy air of resentment here , full of restless souls , Its no wonder no one dares to live here , its a haunted burial ground .
She paused , then continued .
I suspect someone is trying to trap your fathers soul here , preventing him from moving on and using his attachment to you to keep him tethered .
His love for you has kept him in this place , endlessly waiting for you to return .
As Odalys spoke , she stepped forward , raising her foot and casually swinging it to the side .
With a soft creak , the door to the living room , which had previously been tightly shut , opened with a sudden echo .
Inside , the furniture was covered in dust , but every piece looked like an antique cach item appeared to tell the story of past grandeur and the statuts that had once reigned here .
The atmosphere was heavy with the weight of history .
This place is decorated exactly like my familys old house , Percival said , astonished .
He couldnt believe someone had managed to recreate the exact interior of the Stewart Villa so faithfully .
It was a almost unbelievable .
The Stewart Villa ? Ive been there before , but I dont remember seeing this kind of arrangement Odalys remarked , puzzled .
She had visited the Stewart Villa a few times with Percival .
The old house had a certain age to it , but this place was nothing like what she remembered .
This room is the section that houses our ancestral tablet offerings .
Youve never been to that part of the Stewart Villa , so naturally , you havent seen it .
This space is exactly the same as the section where we offer to our ancestors , Percival explained .
Even the antiques are the same age The Stewart family was never short of antiques , so Percival could easily spot real from fake .
But what was truly strange was that everything in this room was authentic .
These werent just expensive reproductions ; they were genuine pieces .
It was hard to believe that anyone could have such an extensive collection of real antiques , especially to keep them in a place like this something resembling a forgotten tomb .
Interesting .
Odalys murmured , her smile deepening as she listened to Percival .
If it were just an ordinary situation , it wouldnt hold her interest .
But the way things were unfolding felt increasingly bizarre .
It was as though someone had been setting up the pieces long before , orchestrating it all from behind the scenes .
To have found the exact replica of the Stewart Villas ancestral offerings space , complete with the same era of antiques , and not rushed to but instead kept them hidden away in a place like this .
It speaks volumes , Odalys continued , her eyes glinting with intrigue .
sell them And then theres the fact that this place carries the unmistakable presence of your father .
Someone here clearly knows the Stewart family inside and out knows exactly whats happening , even when youll show up here : You the S Wha ing to th ction b ded , he erings a on fam