Chapter 23: An unwelcome visit

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:10

Beatrice could only stand there with a look of fear on her face, which surprised the others as they had never seen her scared before. That's impossible, she thought to herself with growing panic. I could have sworn I locked the door before I left. Unless.... no... did someone break in?!

"Beatrice? Are you alright?" Barry asked with worry on his face.

"I... um... just.... stay behind me everyone!" Beatrice said in a cautious tone. "And maybe keep your phones with you just in case."