Reclaiming
Author: Cindy Chen
last update2023-11-24 16:59:33

Not long after Ashley arrived in front of the Harrison family's abandoned mansion, she was amazed by the majesty of the building. She immediately reached into her pocket for her cell phone, and quickly she called Jack, confused about where she was supposed to look for Jack in such a big house.

"Jack, I'm in front of the house. Where are you?" Ashley asked in a curious and worried tone.

Jack, who was focused on exploring important files, answered the phone. "I'll be right over to the main door, Ashley. Wait a minute."

Not long after, Jack appeared at the main door of the mansion. He greeted Ashley with a warm smile and put his arm around her. "Welcome to my old house, Ashley," said Jack warmly.

The two of them walked through the abandoned halls towards the secret laboratory. Ashley looked around her with astonishment growing with every step she took. "What is this, Jack? I never thought there was a laboratory here."

Jack smiled, guiding Ashley through the lab doors. As soon as they ent
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