All Chapters of Unbreakable Bonds: Chapter 11

They were still standing near the VR machines, neon lights flashing across Haru’s tear-streaked face. The noise of the arcade continued around them — laughter, music, coins dropping — but for Tae Min, everything had gone silent.He reached out instinctively and placed his hand gently on Haru’s back.But Haru reacted immediately.He grabbed Tae Min’s wrist.And pushed it away.The movement wasn’t violent — but it was firm.Tae Min froze.Before he could speak again, Haru turned and ran.“Haru!” Tae Min shouted.Haru didn’t look back.He rushed past the rows of machines, past blinking screens and startled strangers, and disappeared toward the mall corridor.Tae Min tore off the rest of his VR gear and ran after him.“Haru! Wait!”But Haru was fast — much faster than Tae Min expected. By the time Tae Min reached the mall hallway, Haru was already weaving through the crowd.Tae Min tried to keep up, pushing past shoppers, ignoring confused stares.“Haru!”But the distance only grew.After