Chapter 25

Since that day Elias did not return home, I also returned to my old life. Just like when the first day came, I would wake up in the morning to feed Pain; then I would play with Sweet until evening and then go to sleep again.

I folded a piece of meat and placed it in the glass tank, but Pain remained motionless. It seems unwell these days, usually seeing the food has opened its mouth wide, but today it was just lazily lying in the glass tank and not moving.

I stood watching for a while, feeling unwell. I don't want to contact Elias, but I'm afraid Pain will die, wondering for a while. I still call him; life is still the most important.

The heavy bell rang, but it was cold; after a long time, no one answered the phone. I don't know why, but I have had a bad feeling since morning. I have always felt uncomfortable.

After a while, no one answered, and the phone automatically disconnected.

I was still unsure, so I stood there for a while; more than ten minutes later, Elias called back. I ne