Chapter 52:

CHe chuckled darkly, his hoarse voice echoing through the empty house, creating an eerie atmosphere that sent shivers down my spine.

 

"It was from a guy, right?" His words slurred, barely audible, as I couldn't help but wonder how much he had consumed to reach such a state.

 

With each step he took towards me, my instinct was to retreat, creating a dance of fear and apprehension in the dimly lit room.

 

"Answer me!" His voice boomed, causing me to flinch involuntarily as I closed my eyes tightly, trying to shield myself from his wrath.

 

"N-n-no," I stammered shakily, the fear evident in my trembling voice as I struggled not to provoke him further.

 

As realization dawned on me, I knew he would see through my words and assume I was lying, intensifying the tension between us.