章 79: THESE MEMORIES

The soft click of the door unlocking sent a jolt of surprise through Charlotte. Her birthday? How could her birthdate possibly be the passcode to Sebastian's door? The implications swirled in her mind, leaving her stunned. She blinked rapidly, trying to process this unexpected revelation.

Cautiously, she pushed the door open, her voice low. "Is anyone here?" The only response was the eerie silence of the empty house. Suddenly, the sound of shattering glass made her flinch. "Geez!" she exclaimed, her grip on her bag tightening as if it were a makeshift weapon.

She called out again, her voice a little louder this time. "Hello?" As she stepped further into the house, she flicked on her phone's flashlight, casting a weak beam of light into the darkness. She reached out to flip the light switch, and the room was suddenly bathed in a warm, golden glow.