The window wasn’t far, and lingering too long in this spot would only attract the attention of enemies outside. It made sense that Tyrone hadn’t found the hidden wooden board until now.
Sean, however, had stumbled upon it—perhaps it was just lucky timing.
He felt around near the hole and quickly determined there was a rope ladder leading downward. The exact depth was unknown.
Sean suggested we descend and explore, arguing that it was better than standing around making no progress.
Tyrone agreed but with one condition. “You go first.”
“Why?”
Sean’s figure was just a silhouette in the darkness, and though his expression wasn’t visible, his tone betrayed annoyance.
"Because I don’t trust you alone with Zoey. If you’re not willing to go down first, then Zoey and I will go, and you can s
