A Deafening Clamor
Swiftly fading into the obscurity of the shadows, Jeff vanished from sight, leaving Mike with widened eyes, brimming with astonishment. Seizing the opportunity, the man who had been stranded in the room bolted out the door, racing towards the staircase, his fury resonating through the air as he bellowed, “Dereck! I have them!” As the man ascended the stairs, Jeff and Mike exercised patience, biding their time until the distant echoes of his footsteps faded into silence, ensuring that they were no longer within earshot.