Adriano’s POV
After Melanie left the kitchen, I opened the low-level drawers. I kept a few knives and other tools in there in case it came in handy to, Alice not that she'd ever had any need to use them because she was protected.
But the knowledge that she had the tools to protect herself if it ever comes to that allowed her to rest easy and it wasn't a big deal for me to do it for her. Plus, she was great with knives so I pity anyone who makes the gross mistake of underestimating her.
Luckily, the drawer had what I needed. I took the secateurs from the drawer and slipped it into my pocket. I won't be able to sleep if I didn't exact retribution. Maybe this would be a warning to anyone who didn't get the message earlier.
I left the house and walked towards the driveway where Ralph and N
