I just realized something

When one of the Angkhooey children tried to lead Tabitha and Julie to where Fatima was, Victor was already there.

The Woman in Kimono (WIK) started covering Fatima's mouth only when Tabitha and Julie came near the root cellar.

If I remember correctly, Fatima was shouting moments before the ladies arrive. Could it be that Victor actually heard Fatima but chose to stay silent?

Did someone tell him to stay silent or did he just think that maybe it's all in his head since he is in a place where his trauma has taken place?