Cipher was extremely panicked, and dealing with a thirteen-year-old boy made the situation even more challenging. He couldn’t just abandon Matt, yet jumping into the pit to rescue him wasn’t an option either, as the hole seemed rather deep from what Cipher could observe. The only solution at this point was to call for adult help; he needed help.“Matt, wait for me a moment. I will call my older brother,” Cipher said. He hoped Matt would provide him with a useful solution, but all he heard in response was Matt’s increasingly loud cries for help: “Save me, please, don’t leave me alone. I heard some strange noises down here earlier. What if there’s an animal, or worse, a wild beast? I can’t even imagine. Please, don’t leave me; I’m so scared.”Cipher looked down at Matt and couldn’t help but feel empathy. He knew that if he were in Matt’s shoes, he wouldn’t dare stay alone, either. However, the problem was how to rescue Matt. Time was ticking, and the situation was far from ideal, especi

Looking at the terrain in front of him, Edward couldn’t help but marvel; it’s like Mother Nature herself favored him. An expansive grassy field combined with a dense forest – what could be better for setting a trap?Edward didn’t hesitate and entered the forest, examining everything around him. By chance, he stumbled upon a pit about five hundred meters from the forest edge, a five-minute walk.“Truly an excellent location,” Edward muttered. This distance was ideal. He couldn’t choose a spot too close, as it would be too easily noticed by others. Likewise, selecting a location too far away would be time-consuming, and if Matt and Cipher took too long to leave, they could attract unwanted attention.Edward marked the pit’s location carefully and quickly left his vehicle. Opening the trunk revealed a white bag filled with all the “tools of the trade.” Specifically, a handsaw, a small shovel, and various other implements. He had purchased these from an agricultural supply store quite som

Edward sat and stared at the computer. Mrs. Sherwood and her son had taken the bait. What he needed to do now was prepare a surprise for both of them. If they had intentions, he would have some as well.Edward thought for a moment, then went to the nearby desk to do some more work. He began typing on the computer. After a few minutes, an anonymous letter had been created. Edward quickly used the office printer to put the document onto paper.Yes, this was the surprise for them. However, he didn’t send it directly to Mrs. Sherwood, but through her husband. The recipient of this letter was none other than Mr. Sherwood, his beloved father.Edward carefully sealed the letter, signing it as Jk, a pseudonym he came up with. He also used a virtual phone number for contact.“There’s going to be quite a show!” Edward said with a mocking tone, and a sinister smile involuntarily crept across his lips. He had put a lot of effort into creating this surprise for his “dear parents,” and he was confi

Mrs. Sherwood and Emily were stunned, unable to believe their ears. What was all this talk about love and being single or divorced? They had only met this man for the first time today. Where had all this come from? We’re’t they here to discuss Jasper’s matters? Just a moment ago, he was clearly talking about Jasper and asking if they had prepared the money. Now, his words seemed completely unrelated. Mrs. Sherwood couldn’t believe it, and Frank’s response had left her even more shocked compared to Mr. Sherwood’s sudden appearance.“Why did you betray your husband? Why did you tell me you loved me? You are so heartless!” Frank continued to put on a pitiful act, intentionally using the term “betray” as he knew it was a man’s deepest pain and the same question Mr. Sherwood had asked initially. His statement was an answer, a confirmation that removed all doubts.Mrs. Sherwood jumped up, her eyes turning red at some point, perhaps from crying or maybe out of anger. Few could handle having

While sitting in the car, Edward was whistling. Everything was going according to his plan. It’s safe to say that he was extremely happy today. On the Sherwood’s side, things seemed to go well too, with the Sherwoods busy as can be. He wondered whether Mrs. Sherwood had to go to the hospital by now. Emily wasn’t sure when she’d be kicked out of the house. And how would the two of them explain things reasonably? Just thinking about it made him very satisfied. Not to mention, his big fish had taken the bait. What he needed to do now was wait for the right moment and reel it in.Perhaps it was his good mood, but Edward noticed that everything around him was beautiful today. He bobbled down the car window to breathe in some fresh air. The early autumn weather was crisp, and the trees were shedding their leaves, preparing for the next spring. The sun wasn’t as scorching as in the summer, nor as gloomy as in the winter. It was both calm. Occasionally, a few gusts of wind passed by, as if to