Chapter 14

His grip was tight, and I was losing oxygen and vision at a rapid pace. I maintained eye contact with Sasaki, who was enraged, envious, and malicious.

As he squeezed tighter, he let out a wicked laugh, as if he was having pleasure. It terrified me that he was enjoying my agony.

"T-tak…ka…shi," I managed to say with what little power I had left. My eyes closed, slowly accepting my fate. Suddenly, I heard a kettle being abruptly thrown followed by Sasaki grunting in pain.

Women's voices could be heard, followed by a man's voice. It seemed familiar, and I could hear him shouting out my name in distress, his voice cracking slightly. Was he crying?

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I could hear my heartbeat.

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It's becoming louder by the minute. Until, I completely awakened to Takashi, Yuka and Sayuri in front of me, with Inoue on top of Sasaki, cuffing his hand with the girls' help.