She quickly burned the notes she had written earlier. Once everything was handled, she glanced around the room and casually remarked, “Alfy, your room is beautifully decorated.”

Despite being inside a grand estate, the room wasn’t just luxurious—it was stylish and elegant, carrying a warmth that made it feel personal. It was clear that Bernie cared about Alfy.

Snapped out of her thoughts, Alfy smiled at the compliment. “Yeah, Uncle Bernie decorated everything for me. He actually studied art for a while, so he has great taste.”

Katelyn nodded in understanding. “I see. That explains it—it really is well done.”

Alfy suddenly linked arms with Katelyn. “Since you like my uncle’s taste, why don’t I give you a tour?”

This was exactly what Katelyn had been hoping for. Something about the estate felt off. If Alfy showed her around, she might be able to uncover more.

Katelyn smiled. “Sounds great!”

Alfy eagerly led her out of the room.

Downstairs, Bernie silently watched them wander through the estate, his gaze dark and unreadable.

Alfy led Katelyn around the estate, pointing out different places with enthusiasm.

Katelyn paid closer attention to the security cameras. She quickly realized that most of them weren’t even working. Her brows furrowed slightly. Had she been mistaken last time?

The few cameras that were active seemed strategically placed, but they didn’t form a comprehensive surveillance system. Instead, their positioning felt almost deliberate. That only deepened her confusion.

Alfy suddenly pointed ahead, her voice bright with excitement. “That gazebo is my favorite spot! When I was little, I used to fish there all the time. It was so much fun.”

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She turned to Katelyn, expecting a response, but found herself a few steps ahead. Katelyn had stopped walking, lost in thought. Alfy frowned slightly. “Katelyn, what are you thinking about?”

Something felt off about Katelyn today—especially when she was around Uncle Bernie. Katelyn had never acted this strangely before. Was she hiding something?

Alfy was puzzled. But since Katelyn clearly wasn’t going to tell her, she felt even more uneasy.

Katelyn finally looked up and asked in a low voice, “Alfy, are these cameras always on?”

Alfy followed her gaze toward the scattered security cameras. After a moment of silence, she shook her head. “No, they’re usually off. There weren’t always this many, but a few years ago, a criminal gang broke into our estate. I almost died in that robbery, so my uncle installed more cameras to keep me safe.”

Katelyn’s confusion only grew. Was she just overthinking things? Still, something didn’t sit right.

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