CHAPTER 10 Don't Block

  Ralph's POV

  I clicked send on another message. 

  But the next moment, a red exclamation mark appeared next to the message.

  The bright red mark felt like a needle piercing me, and my fingers involuntarily clenched and then slowly relaxed.

  I slowly exhaled the air that had been trapped in my chest, put down my phone, and tried to keep myself from being affected by the wave of anxiety as much as possible. I opened the file that was placed next to me.

  There was a knock on my door. 

  I didn't look up, turned to the next page, and said, "Come in."

  The person outside pushed the door open and said, "Master Ralph..."

  She spoke while trying to calm her slightly hurried breath, probably from running.

  I looked up and asked, "What's the matter?"

  "Miss Wren...she's here."

  "What?" I stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh sound as it scraped against the floor.

  "Yes, she's here. She should be downstairs..."