The smartphone's passcode was a combination of my three siblings' birthdates.
"That foolish girl, departing without her phone. How did she expect to access funds?"
James' mind was clearly piecing something together. His speech quickened.
With bloodshot eyes, he swiftly unlocked the device and scrolled through their message history.
"Elder sibling, I was mistaken. I'll confess my error. Please release me. I'm struggling to breathe in here."
"Elder sibling, I beg you, let me out. I'm suffocating. It's becoming impossible to breathe."
"Elder sibling…"
Upon seeing these unsent texts, James felt faint. He crumpled to the floor.
Lily rushed to his side, but James forcefully pushed her away the moment she made contact.
"Stay back!"
James' guttural cry caused Lily to recoil in terror. After a moment, tears began cascading down her cheeks.
However, her calculated display failed to evoke any sympathy from James this time.