Annabelle decided she needed to bring this up with Kendrick—had the construction company cut corners on the soundproofing?
That being said, the building shaking obviously wasn’t caused by overly enthusiastic couples.
She suspected that the owners of these short-term rental units had altered the internal structure of their apartments to maximize space.
If they had demolished load-bearing walls, the entire building’s structural integrity would be compromised, posing a serious safety hazard.
This was what she needed to verify.
So, with some reluctance, Gauge knocked on the door of a first-floor unit. A curly-haired woman peeked out, looked them over, and only after confirming they were university students did she let them in.
Gauge then led Annabelle through the process—touring the apar
