Maya didn’t say anything.

She turned to the empty room, then to the empty closet. I’m not really in a position to say anything right now. Daddy has already gone out of his way to show me that there’s no one else in here. That means that either I made a mistake, or that person has already hidden really well. There’s no point in asking under either circumstance.

“Oh, then rest well, daddy.”

“Okay.”

After Maya left, Evan closed the door and locked it before he headed into the washroom.

Nicole stared. An awkward smile crept up on her lips.

Evan frowned and demanded, “It’s late. Why did you sneak into my room?”

Nicole’s lips never said a word but the gears in her head were turning. I came in to check your pulse. I want to estimate when your poison will act up again, and learn how long you can survive.

grin on and lied, “Mr. Seet,

you’re dreaming?” asked Evan as he approached

know what Evan’s words meant, nor did she know

you’re dreaming, then let’s

that he wants to sleep

saying before he dragged her into his arms. She struggled for a bit. She couldn’t break free, but her eyes soon shone with inspiration, so she asked, “Mr. Seet, you’re still not sure whether I

your words,” replied Evan. He picked her up immediately after and walked to their

arms and could feel his heart thumping quickly and healthily. The way he held her and kissed her showed that he was strong as well. There was no sign of him being poisoned, and

What’s going on?

y-you weren’t poisoned, were you?” asked Nicole as she reached out to grab Evan’s wrist. She was

will be bad if Nicole realizes that I have been lying to her.

gave it my all earlier.

Nicole couldn’t speak.

He does sound weak.

pushed him as hard as she could, and Evan deliberately

bed, and demanded, “You pushed me so mercilessly even after I told you that I am weak?

Nicole was speechless.

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