"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."

tight. "I'm not afraid of anything. I'm only

I knew I had not been acting normally in the

about my mental state than he

worry. I'll maintain a positive state of mind and

clearly feel Theo freeze, then

to the two

the strength in my

him go. Even after I was hurt and forced

maybe I was too sensitive and

changed and go to the

"Okay."

had become each other's strength at

Theo entered the ward, I picked up my phone.

took the elevator to

my hand, the warmth of his palm taking away my

out of the elevator, two black-clad men walked side by side toward us,

Mr. Hodds said he's unwell and can

denying Theo entry,

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