Chapter 5 — The Sound of Proof
The sound echoed sharply through the quiet kitchen.
It was the exact same heavy thud that had frightened Chloe moments earlier.
Orange liquid splattered against the baseboard.
Glass shards scattered across the clean tiles.
Abigail flinched at the sudden noise.
Her expression shifted from absolute certainty to sudden confusion.
The mechanical failure repeated itself identically.
It confirmed Chloe’s unspoken defense without a single word.
Abigail stared speechlessly at the open refrigerator door.
Her hands slowly dropped from her crossed arms.
She remained unable to formulate a defense.
Caleb stood up slowly from his crouched position.
He looked over his shoulder at his mother.
“Do you want to check the other brackets now?” Caleb asked.