Chapter 90 Desperate attempts to escape

I dodge the attack and turn swiftly aside, pushing her away.

Ruby stumbles, the knife slipping out of her grip.

Before she can get on her feet, I pick up the stool and throw it at her. The stool collides with her back as she attempts to stand up.

I don’t have time to check if she is able to stand up or pick up the knife. I turn around and flee to the door. It is shocking that I cannot open the door. I twist the knob again and again, but I can’t unlock it.

What the hell is going on? Did the lock get jammed?

I still try to unlock the door, twisting the knob repeatedly.

"Hahaha…" Ruby’s laughter resonates inside the room.

I freeze and turn to face her.

"Oh, Molly… you are too naïve," she says between the laughs. "Do you think I am also stupid like you?" She gets to her feet, her expression darkening. "I won’t come here without preparation, risking my life. I have been waiting for this day to meet you again face-to-face. And it is the best day to kill you on your wedding day."

She bends a