The Woman From Hell

"I didn't tell Chief Royce because first of all, I'm not a hundred percent sure. Maybe they can actually find some clues if they go. Secondly..."

I deliberately made a pause.

"I want to meet Alex alone."

I stood on the same spot and waited for Theo's refusal or maybe even stern prohibition.

He put down the sandwich and slowly got up. "I'll accompany you."

I looked at him with slight shock. On his exhausted face, his eyes were fixed on me.

I was surprised to have obtained his support so effortlessly.

Aren't you going to ask me why?" I asked. "You told me just now." He was no fool and could easily guess my thoughts.

I asked again, "Aren't you worried that it's going to be dangerous?"

He smiled slightly. "Why should I be afraid when you're not even afraid? Besides, you'll still go even if I'm afraid."

afraid of anything.

knew I had not been acting normally in the past few days and instead like a woman who had completely

was even more worried about my

worry. I'll maintain a positive

Theo freeze, then he tightened his

to the two of

heartbeat, I felt the strength in

been worried about losing him and had never let him go. Even after I was hurt and forced myself to forget Theo, I

was too sensitive and

go get changed and go to the hotel with

"Okay."

other's strength

I picked up my phone. "Let's

Theo and I arrived downstairs at Crown Hotel. We took the elevator to the top floor. My

held my hand, the warmth of his

as soon as we stepped out of the elevator, two black-clad men walked side by side toward

here, Mr. Grant. Mr. Hodds said he's unwell and can

of him denying