Chapter 6

Mr. Hyung took a step back, distancing himself from me. My breath was still heavy, and my heart was pounding hard. His face looked serious, and his eyes were filled with consideration. I hoped that he would finally stop teasing me and free me from this situation.

He looked at me in silence, and the atmosphere felt tense between the two of us. I felt a mix of fear and hope, not knowing what would happen next. I didn’t know if he would give me a decision that would change everything or perhaps there would be words to ease this tension.

In the silence that ensued, the sound of trickling water could be heard, and sunlight streamed in through the window gap. It was like a moment when time stopped moving, and both of us were trapped in this space and time. No one could predict what would happen next; I hoped he wouldn’t do anything to harm me again.

I nervously spoke up, “Mr. Hyung?” My skin warmed and trembled as he stared at me with a cold gaze.

He sighed heavily