Chapter 14

The door swung open to reveal Kexin standing there in her regular, everyday clothes, her face a mix of panic and confusion. The moment she saw it was me, her expression visibly relaxed, a clear wave of relief washing over her, though it was quickly followed by a flicker of irritation. Meanwhile, I had completely lost my composure, every shred of rational thought gone. I charged forward, pushing past Kexin and bursting into the office. The room was empty, nothing but desks, office chairs, computers, and the usual fixtures. I rushed over to the desks, frantically searching like a madman.…