Chapter 34: Sinister Revelation

As the night enveloped Mr. Woods in peaceful slumber within the confines of his home, an unfamiliar noise disrupted his tranquility, rousing him from his restful state. Intrigued yet cautious, he resolved to investigate the source of the disturbance.

However, as he stepped across the threshold of his bedroom door, a sudden and powerful blow struck the back of his head, causing him to crumple to the ground in agony.

Dizziness and disorientation clouded his senses, and through a hazy veil, he faintly discerned the silhouette of a man looming above him. With trembling fingers, he touched the back of his head, sensing the sticky warmth of his own blood before succumbing to the consuming darkness.

Lucas swiftly gathered Mr. Woods' unconscious body and carried him outside, where a sleek black Opel Vivaro van sat idling, awaiting their departure. Placing Mr. Woods within, Lucas climbed into the vehicle, and the driver, aware of the urgency, sped away into the night, leaving behind no tra