Chapter 15. Try Not to Be Afraid

"No. I can fail if I walk first,” Julian answered without shame. He didn't even doubt to keep putting his hand on the secretary's shoulder.

"Then stop holding me. You have to endure your fear alone,” Mia said as she turned to face the man.

Just at that moment, an ugly-looking figure came from behind Julian's shoulder. Witnessing the unexpected appearance, Mia screamed at the top of her voice. Without thinking, the girl ran away from the suddenly pale Julian.

"Mia, wait!" the man sighed before joining in on the fast pace. He didn't dare to check what was behind him. The secretary's scream was enough to break his guts and shake his whole body.

Regardless of what popped up from the hole in the wall, Julian kept running. His ears were deaf. Only the sound of irregular breathing can be detected by hearing. However, the man didn't care. His thoughts were focused solely on the girl who had just turned at the end of the hall.

“Mia,” Julian sighed as he quick