Chapter Forty Three

Reed stepped into his room at the inn, the door creaking softly behind him.

The air smelled of old wood and faded memories.

The room was small, its walls adorned with peeling wallpaper.

Reed’s gaze swept the space—the narrow bed, the cracked mirror, the sagging curtains. He’d been here for days.

The bag of cash weighed heavy in his hand. Reed needed a safe place to hide it—somewhere beyond prying eyes.

After a thorough search, he discovered a slightly loose floorboard hidden beneath a worn rug, his fingers traced the edges of the rug, and he felt a slightly loose floorboard underneath.

A hiding spot, perhaps.

With careful precision, he removed the rug and lifted the floorboard, revealing a small space beneath.

Reed placed the bag of money inside, ensuring it was well-hidden, before carefully replacing the floorboard and fixing the loose fitting.

Satisfied with his concealment, Reed made his way downstairs revealing the worn wooden floor.

The floorboard yielded with a gentle tug, and h
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