Chapter 28

Unexpected Confession

As they entered the dean’s office, a chilly room greeted them. The dean wasn’t there on her chair, and no one was in the room. The guards ordered them to sit down and behave themselves while waiting for the dean. One guard left to go back to his work, but the other one stayed and guarded them.

The two didn’t bother to talk or stare at each other. They were just busy minding their own phones and sitting quietly. Unavoidable nothingness, a deafening silence. It makes a sound that cannot be missed. They were gasping for air after a fight, and their breathing could be heard. As there are no other competing sounds to break up what is perceived as silence, the loudest noise one can hear is the deafening lack of noise.

The door finally opened after a long wait, and the dean walked in carrying a bento box that appeared to have been purchased just then. The dean walked towards her chair and sat comfortably.

She took a deep breath before starting