Herry felt a bit overwhelmed by all the compliments. Inside the haunted house, he hadn't spoken much and had been tightly holding Emily's hand.

Whenever a "ghost" appeared, Emily would shield him from view; when there were puzzles to solve, she would venture ahead on her own to figure them out before guiding him forward.

"No, it wasn't me, actually..."

Herry was about to defend himself when he heard Grace's voice nearby: "Herry! Mommy's here, don't be scared!"

At the sight of Grace, ...