Chapter 34

My heart skipped a beat as I caught sight of Josh, his face turned into a fierce expression that sent shivers down my spine. "J-Josh?" I managed to stammer, my voice quivering with anxiety. "W-What are you d-doing here?"

Instead of answering, Josh retorted in an intimidating tone, "Should I not be the one asking you that?" His words hung in the air, thick with tension and an underlying sense of danger.

Frantically searching for an explanation, I struggled to find my voice. "I-I was just..." My words wavered on a trembling tightrope, desperately trying to convey my innocence.

But before I could finish, he abruptly cut me off, pulling me away with a forceful grip. "Let's go," he commanded, his voice brooking no argument.

Caught off guard by his actions, I resisted his hold, attempting to break free. "Wait, wait..." I pleaded, my voice laced with a mixture of fear and confusion. "Hey, Josh, yo