Chapter 41. Lurking in the Shadows

“So, do you want to let the other neighbors know now?” Leena asked Diwa, who was still looking around the house. “I mean, you did say that the house has no electricity and water now because Mason had it cut off to avoid paying for the utilities while his brother and his family were staying with you, right? It’s going to be real dark inside and there’s only the two of us...”

“I think we should try and see for ourselves first. If there are too many people around, they might get scared and run away again. Besides, you did tell Jack to get here as soon as he can, right?”

“Okay then, how do we get in?” Leena said decisively as she rolled up her sleeves to get ready.

Leena’s characteristic strength and willingness to help easily counter those character features that were NOT so common within their neighborhood, AND THAT is why many didn’t like her.

But Diwana found it refreshing.

Her neighbor, who was a mother of twins with enough money to hire a nanny and ho