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."

of anything. I'm only afraid

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

about my mental state than he was about

sorry for making you worry. I'll maintain a positive state of mind

clearly feel Theo freeze, then

anything happen to the two of you

the strength in my body slowly

had never let him go. Even

figured maybe I was too sensitive and not

and go

"Okay."

had become each other's strength

Theo entered the ward, I picked up

at Crown Hotel. We took the elevator to the top floor. My heart remained still as

warmth of his palm taking away

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

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

possibility of him denying Theo entry,