As the vase crashed to the floor, its shattering sound echoed through the house, followed by a soft gasp. Jack got up almost instantly, turning around just in time to see the silhouette of someone turning the corner and rushing down the hall… Amy.With a swift motion, he turned towards the hallway, and he instinctively moved to follow Amy. He exchanged a brief glance with his mother, the worry and confusion in his mind reflecting on Helen's face too. Stepping across the broken vase in the hallway, Jack quickened his pace, his footsteps following closely after Amy's; but somehow, she was much faster than him today. He reached Amy's doorstep just as she vanished into her room, the door swinging shut behind her. Without hesitation, Jack pushed the door open and stepped inside, his senses on high alert. His eyes scanned the room, searching for any signs of distress or danger. But as soon he crossed the threshold, Jack found himself frozen in place, his breath catching in his throat.
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