Chapter 6

Elias fell silent, lost in thought. Chase offered a solemn "My condolences, brother" before stepping out, leaving Elias alone.

He slid down against the door, sitting on the floor, still muttering, "It's impossible, it can't be..."

But his voice began to crack towards the end, and he buried his head in his knees. I could hear Elias's muffled sobs.

Yet when he locked me in the freezer, he should have anticipated this outcome. Why put on this show of remorse now? For whose benefit?

Belated affection is cheaper than dirt, especially when it's nothing more than crocodile tears!

Elias quickly composed himself, wiping away his tears and tidying up. He transformed back into the lofty Teacher Frost.

As soon as he opened the door, all the employees outside turned to look at him. Elias paid them no mind, calmly saying, "Take me to see my wife."