Chapter 56

John was on the verge of confronting them, but to his dismay, the trio had already made their swift exit through the back door. Left standing in the room with only Nyx, a perplexed expression formed on John’s face. Taking a cautious step forward, the creaking of the floorboards caught Nyx’s attention, causing her to turn swiftly towards him.

"CJ? Since when have you been there?" Nyx’s eyes widened in surprise.

Without uttering a single word, John grasped her arm firmly and tugged her into the nearby storage room. Pushing her gently, Nyx found herself leaning against the wall.

"What is your problem?" Nyx inquired, a hint of annoyance lacing her words, which only served to fuel John’s frustration.

"What do you think is my problem?!" John bellowed in anger. Nyx closed her eyes, displaying a mixture of fear and trepidation.

"It’s not my fault. They were embracing each other on the rooftop. In fact, you should be thanking m