Chapter 39

Tom carefully observed the situation outside at the door, then she stepped forward with difficulty because her body was always weak and achy. Tom then uses the wall as a support for her body.

This Great Palace was even more extraordinarily majestic than he had previously thought. Whether it's the hallway, the ceiling or even the windows. Everything is decorated with shiny gems. Even the giant chandelier hanging high from the ceiling was so majestic in Tom's eyes. With every step Tom took, the reflection of the room's decor would illuminate the lavish decorations and glossy floors.

But according to Tom, all these luxuries accentuate the sense of emptiness.

What Tom hadn't noticed since she left the bedroom were the pair of eyes that had been watching her in the dark.

A shadow silently followed Tom behind her, inching closer until finally...