Caleb and Charles left Mr. Alex's place and went to Caleb's house.
They got home and sat in the living room, pouring over the cryptic notebook they found at Mr. Alex's place. The dim lighting and quiet atmosphere made their task feel like a secret mission.
As they rummaged through the notebook, Charles suddenly looked up at Caleb with a serious expression. "Do you think your mom has a hand in this?" he asked, his voice laced with skepticism.
Caleb's eyes widened in shock, and he felt a surge of defensiveness. "What? No way! My mom doesn't know anything about this," he said, his tone firm but laced with a hint of uncertainty.
Charles raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure? I mean, she's always been a bit... mysterious. Remember that time …..?"
Caleb shook his head and cut in. "I
