Elaine swallowed the bitterness of his remark, pushing her frustration aside to focus on the problem at hand.
He wasn't in the mood for anything else, and honestly, she couldn't blame him.
The whole situation felt surreal, leaving her surprised at how calm she was. Maybe it was because he was there. Somehow, his presence made her feel safe.
They finally reached the school gates. His pace slowed down as he took a careful look around.
A few students stroll nearby, but none of them seemed to notice anything strange.
The air was heavy, though—not physically, but as if something was just... off.
He stepped up to the metal gate and placed his hand on it, ready to push it open. The moment his fingers made contact, a jolt of electricity zapped through them.
He pulled back instinctively, shaking his hand. It wasn't exactly painful, but it was enough to catch him off guard.
