C34 Strange Sound

Matilda's POV.

"What did you hear, Mom?"

"I don't know, the voice sounded unclear and faint. I even thought I was dreaming."

"Hm, strange." I tried to make a connection between what my mother and I heard. "But I think I only heard one footstep."

"Never mind, it's time to go to work, Matilda."

My eyes glanced at the wall clock which showed a quarter to eight. "Oh my, I might be late