Chapter 167: A Boy In A Cage

Rising from the couch, Esme lowered herself gracefully to her feet and approached the door. She hesitated for a moment, carefully peeking out into the corridor. It stretched before her, silent and desolate, with no sign of life in sight.

The emptiness felt unnerving, but lingering in the room wouldn’t solve her problem—she desperately needed water to soothe her throat.