NovelEnglish"Interesting, very interesting.
The building had only three floors designated for residential use.
The staff escorted Hannah to the third floor, which contrasted starkly with the livelier floors below.
As they ascended, the quietude of the third floor enveloped her, making her feel slightly uneasy.
Both the third and second floors were styled in vintage decor, meticulously clean throughout, yet something about the ambiance on the third floor made Hannah uncomfortable.
As she turned around, Hannah's eyes were drawn to the paintings lining the corridor walls-portraits of figures from ancient times.
What should have been romantic depictions somehow appeared eerie.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Miss," the staff member prompted, bringing Hannah back to the moment.
They continued to the end of the corridor.
"This is your room.
Would you like to go in and check if everything is to your satisfaction?" "No, thanks.
"Hannah accepted the room key from the staff, giving the corridor's paintings a final, curious glance before stepping into her room.
Inside, everything appeared normal, similar to the rooms downstairs.
She turned on the faucet, relieved to find the water running clear, unlike the situation she had encountered downstairs.
Perhaps it was the island's isolated atmosphere, or maybe just her nerves, but Hannah couldn't shake the feeling of being watched ever since their arrival.
After settling in, she stepped out of her room to find the corridor bathed in sunlight, which offered her a sense of comfort.
As she walked toward the stairs, Hannah paused inexplicably in front of one particular painting.
Compelled, she turned and approached it, reaching out to touch the frame.
To her surprise, the painting was uncovered, allowing her to feel the texture of the canvas directly.
The surface of the painting felt grainy under Hannah's fingertips.
Just as she was about to touch the depicted face, a voice echoed from the stair corner.
"Miss.
" Hannah paused and looked towards the stairs where the familiar staff member stood, her smile perfunctory, her eyes notably cold.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHannah lowered her hand and faced her.
"What's the matter?" "Your friend is looking for you downstairs," the staff informed her.
"Okay.
"Hannah nodded and walked calmly towards the stairs.
Just as she was about to descend, the staff's voice followed, colder now. "Miss, I should remind you.
The paintings are all prized by my boss.
He values them greatly.
Please refrain from touching them.
Hannah stopped and turned, her gaze indifferent. The contents on Ongaze novelenglish.net!
"If he cherishes these paintings so much, perhaps he shouldn't display them ima corridor where they can easily be touched.
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