Chapter 182 : By hook or by crook

Christian

I find the door of the hut open and push it to get inside. Ivanna didn't even lock it after I left! She might not have come out of the room either. She was in all silent mode when I left like that. I know she becomes completely numb and startled when I shut her down like this. I let out a sigh and climb up the stairs. I slowly push the door of the room, making a soft noise. However, I don't think she noticed it.

I spot Ivanna sitting near the window, leaning against it, her calm eyes darted towards the sky. I can see her clearly through the moonlight directly hitting her saddened face. Her cheeks look slightly fluffy and red, and so do her eyes. It doesn't take me another second to know that she might have cried.

Which was kind of expected.

I stand there for a while. I breathe heavily. And it's audible. Enough audible for her to hear and feel the existence of someone around her. But she seems to be lost in her thoughts as minutes pass but she doesn't flinch even a bit. I