Ticking time bomb

Rey stared at Mr. Brown for a few seconds, then he moved out of the way.

"I'm sorry sir. You can go in." He said. He wondered how long Mr Brown had been standing at the door and if he had heard his daughter's moans.

"Leave." Mr Brown ordered, staring suspiciously at Rey.

Rey bowed his head and walked out. Mr Brown shut the door behind him and stood at a spot for a while, wondering what exactly was it that Rey was doing in his daughter's bedroom. He had been called out to help pick up a friend that had been attacked by armed robbers which was why he had left earlier.

He walked to Amelia's bed and sat down next to her. Her eyes were not completely shut but her breathing was steady and peaceful. He rearranged her hair strands, removing the ones that were on her face and putting them back in place.

Amelia exhaled and stirred. Mr Brown covered her properly with the duvet again as she had slipped out of it.

"Goodnight, Amelia." He whispered, and then he left the room.

As soon as he left th