As these thoughts filtered through his mind, the sound of the middle-aged man's footfalls began to grow louder, indicating his steady approach.
Experiencing a throbbing pain that was surging through his body, Alex mustered all his remaining strength to rise, his gaze fixated on the middle-aged man who was steadily advancing toward him.
His face, pale yet strikingly handsome, twisted into a wicked grin as he took in Alex's plight, his eyes gleaming with a playful, almost amusing light.
He broke the silence, his tone light and teasing, "I've never voiced this to anyone before, and honestly, I never thought I would. So, consider yourself lucky to hear this as your last words." He paused for a moment, letting the words sink in before continuing, "I think you're exceptional in some way."
