Day Seventy-Four…
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[ At Sparks Mansion… ]
The sun had just begun to cast its gentle rays across the mansion. With a cheerful smile, Butler Li approached Ethan's door, holding a tray using his right hand. Using his free hand, he knocked on Ethan's door. The knocking sound echoed in the hallway.
"Young Master Ethan, it's breakfast time," Butler Li called out in his composed, yet gentle voice, expecting to hear the familiar rustle of a child stirring from sleep or the lively response of a young boy eager for the day's adventures. However, there was no response from within.
Frowning slightly, Butler Li knocked again, a touch more firmly this time, his concern growing as the seconds ticked by in silence. The absence of any reply or movement from inside the room raised a flicker of unease within the butler's composed demeanor.
"Young Master Ethan?" Butler Li called out as he turned the doorknob, finding it unlocked.
