Chapter 143

"Waaah... I'm so scared. I'm terrified of the dark. I can't see... Ah!"

It sounded like Wendy had tripped, her footsteps clearly becoming unsteady.

From the sounds, Renee could tell Wendy was stumbling in her direction.

And right in front of her was Carl.

Wendy really knew how to take advantage of a situation.

There was a sound of bodies colliding. Wendy had succeeded in her plan.

Renee was about to smirk when suddenly a dark figure blocked her path.

She froze, unable to react as a familiar presence pressed against her.

Caught off guard, Renee found herself being kissed, forgetting even to escape.

The man's scent was like cold winter air in sunlight, carrying a biting warmth after mild sunshine.

His kiss wasn't forceful; it was far gentler than his previous domineering ones. It felt more like he was trying to silence her, his breathing uneven yet restrained.

Renee was brought back to reality by the groans of those who had fallen to the floor.

Then, from the other end of the