Chapter 265

Sophie lingered in the stall a little longer, unwilling to confront anyone with her pallid complexion.

Meanwhile, Tristan cautiously navigated the restroom, feeling his way along the wall. Suddenly, a sharp cry pierced the air as he was struck on the back of his head.

"Argh!"

Startled, Sophie bolted out of the stall only to find Tristan sprawled unconscious on the floor, a blood-stained stick lying nearby.

"Tristan?" she called out, rushing to him with maternal instinct. As she cradled his head, her hand was covered with sticky blood.

'How could there be so much blood?!'

"Tristan, wake up!" she pleaded repeatedly, but there was no response. As she struggled to lift Tristan, her dress became smeared with blood.

As Sophie struggled to stand and call for help, the restroom door suddenly swung open. A woman entered, her eyes widening in shock as she beheld Sophie, covered in blood, the crimson stick lying nearby, and Tristan hanging limply in her arms.

"Murder!" she screamed.

The