Landlord Stumbles Upon Squatter, Turns Pale When He Realizes Who It Is

Having questions

Pausing at the top of the stairs, James listened. The rustling in the kitchen continued—metal clinking faintly. Should he wake Sam and Emily? Or confront the intruder alone? The sound was getting closer. His instincts pushed him forward. There was no time to think. He tightened his grip and moved toward the stairs.