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."

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

in the past few days and instead like a woman who had completely

about my mental state than he was

I'll maintain a positive state

Theo freeze, then he tightened

won't let anything happen to the two of

strong heartbeat, I felt the strength in my body

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

it now, I figured maybe I was too sensitive

get changed and go to the hotel

"Okay."

other's strength at

Theo entered the ward, I picked up my phone.

We took the elevator to the top floor.

held my hand, the warmth of his

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

Mr. Hodds said he's unwell and can only receive one

him denying Theo entry, but I never expected him to receive