Cyril shifted slightly, then quickly gathered his things. With a gentle touch, he used a handkerchief to clean my mouth before retreating quietly in the direction he had come from.
The sound of footsteps grew louder, and I couldn't see what was happening on Cyril's side. A wave of anxiety washed over me.
No matter what, Cadell mustn't find out Cyril was here!
If he did, it'd be a disaster!
I was on edge as Cadell's footsteps drew closer, now just about three meters away.
Sure enough, two seconds later, the cabinet door was yanked open, and a blinding light flooded in, forcing me to squint.
The intense glare made my eyes water.
I kept my eyes shut, listening intently. Three seconds passed, and I didn't hear Cadell's angry voice. I breathed a sigh of relief, figuring Cyril must have s
