Chapter 75. She Missed Him

For a guy, Josh is quite talkative. He didn’t stop talking throughout the journey to who knows where. They traveled through winding passages, sometimes dark, sometimes light, as he recounted life in the subterranean city.

“I used to rebel as a teenager. I wanted to get out of here and live like regular people,” he said. “But my parents said it’s dangerous up there. Vampires are after us, and they would kill us as soon as they find out about us.”

Vero said nothing in response. Her mind was still stuck on her conversation with her parents, so she didn’t pay much attention to Josh’s words. It seemed like Josh realized that. He moved his hand in front of her face, making her blink and focus her gaze on him.

“Are you listening to me?” Josh asked. Both of his eyebrows were raised, and that silly smile appeared on his face.

Vero looked at him for a few seconds, then looked down. “No, I’m sorry,” she confessed, shaking her head. “Hey, no need to feel guilty,” Josh in