Chapter 4

POV: Bennett

When Bennett Lawson returned home after three days, he held a velvet jewelry box in his hand.

He planned to give Nora a new diamond necklace.

He thought she would be upset about his time away. He just needed to coax her a little.

Nora had forgiven every unexplained absence before. He assumed this one would be no different.

He pushed the front door open.

"Nora, I'm home," Bennett called out.

No one answered.

The large house was dark.

The air felt cold and empty.

Bennett turned on the crystal chandelier.

He walked into the living room. It…