Chapter 204. Steven and Anita

Steven stood before a door in the castle, staring as if mentally motivating himself before opening it and stepping in. His eyes held more emotion than words could describe: a mix of sadness—maybe deep concern—and guilt. But he wore a resting look that did little to hide it, his face illuminated by the dimly glowing lanterns on the castle walls.

He sighed, lifted his right hand, and knocked three times. His knocks echoed into the darkness of the passage before fading out into complete silence.

“Go away,” a muffled female voice came from inside the room.

“Anita, it’s me, Steven,” Steven let out, his brows curving downwards. He placed his palm on the door and continued softly, “We need to talk.”

“I don’t want to talk. I want to be left alone!” Anita responded, her voice pained. The sound of a glass shattering against the door followed.

“Anita, you can’t stay in there forever. Please, we need to talk,” Steven said, resting his head on the door. “Whatever ha