Chapter 106

My movements were even more cautious than the last time I came home. The crack of the door I opened showed no trace of light. The air in the room, though still carrying the familiar scent I knew so well, felt noticeably murkier and lacked the freshness it once had. As I pushed the door open, I listened intently for any sounds coming from inside, but aside from the noise from outside, not a single sound emerged from the room. I hid behind the door and eavesdropped for a while, confirming that there was truly not the faintest noise.…