"How could this be? Even if the Grey family is not here, there should servants and housekeepers at home. How can they let the courtyard become like this!"
Mango said with some concern.
Although Nathaniel did not speak, he still looked a little more cautious.
"You'd better stay in the car for a while. I'll go in and have a look myself."
"No."
Mango refused directly.
Nathaniel finally sighed when he looked at Mango's persistent gaze and said, "You can't rush forward if there is any danger later. At least save some of my pride, okay?"
"Don't talk nonsense."
Mango burst into laughter. How could a man like him admit his weaknesses? Nathaniel was getting better at making her laugh.
She and Nathaniel took a deep breath before taking a step forward. They found that the door was unlocked and the padlock was just hanging on the knob.
Nathaniel opened the door and went in.
The condition was similar to the outside of the house. It looked like it had been abandoned for a long time, and it was likely that no one lived there anymore.
However, they did not hear any news about the Grey family's migration. Furthermore, the operations of the Grey family were still ongoing. What was going on?
Mango looked around quickly and found nothing.
The two of them entered the hall of the Grey family unimpeded.
He still remembered how lively and prosperous it was when Walter and Deborah got married. It looked so deserted now and it made them feel a little uneasy.
There was already a layer of dust in the house, but nothing had changed in the layout except for the absence of its owners.
Nathaniel quickly went to the study.
The study room was also tidy and the computer was also there, but Nathaniel did not know if there were any important documents around.
Mango stayed downstairs to investigate.
The Grey family was one of the richest families in Ocean City City, but why was there no news about something so drastic? Were all the servants fired overnight?
If that was the case, it would definitely attract the attention of the upper class. Moreover, the Grey family had monopolized all the businesses and routes on the sea. All the businesses had to rely on the sea routes that belonged to the Grey family. Hence, they received a lot of attention regularly, so how could such a thing happen without anyone knowing?
The more Mango thought about it, the stranger she felt.
She searched every room, but she couldn't find a single person. However, there was something that puzzled Mango.
Two of the servants' rooms were messy as if they were tidying up something in a rush.
It was too late...
What had happened to cause this?
Mango's heart sank bit by bit.
Mango felt a little sad after Walter brought Deborah overseas to treat her illness initially. Now that she had failed to protect the Grey family, she felt as if her chest was constricting.
Where was Jameson?
There were very few members in the Grey family, and there were only Deborah and Jameson. Since Deborah married Walter, Jameson had been at ease and he had been very busy. But now, could it be that Jameson...
Mango suddenly shivered.
No!
That was impossible!
Jameson had experienced a lot, so how could anything happen to him?
Mango carefully checked through the entire house, but she couldn't find anything in the end.
Nathaniel came down the stairs.
Mango knew that Nathaniel might have the same feelings as her when she saw his expression.
"Have you been to the Mr. Grey's room?"
Nathaniel nodded.
"I've been there, but there's nothing out of place. It's very strange. Everyone seemed to have suddenly disappeared and not a single trace has been left behind."
Mango bit her lower lip and said, "Why don't we investigate the family members of the servants and ask them where they are?"
"Do you know the servants of the Grey family?"
Nathaniel was a little curious about this.
Mango whispered, "I met a servant named Abby when Walter got married. She's a native and she said that her mother is living in the suburbs. I think I remember the address."
"Let's go and have a look."
"All right."
Mango and Nathaniel quickly left the Grey family and drove to the suburbs.
Mango was surrounded by the pungent smell of medicine when they arrived at Abby's house, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Nathaniel pulled her behind him and took the lead.
"Excuse me, is Abby here?"
A cough could be heard from inside and a middle-aged woman came out.
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