Ace's dark silhouette shook his head ever so slightly, a clear sign for me to keep my lips sealed. Attempting to discern his motives, I strained to see through the dim light. A whirlwind of questions buzzed in my mind, yet I remained silent, curious about his next move. An air of mystery and intrigue enveloped the room, and I couldn't help but wonder what he had up his sleeve.
In the blink of an eye, Ace vanished from the room, leaving me bewildered. But as soon as he was gone, chaos erupted. Gasps filled the air, and a loud thud reverberated through the house, as if someone had collided with a wall. Before I could even make sense of the situation, I recognized my sister Payton's distinctive voice, clearly flustered and expressing her frustration with some colorful language.
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