Chapter 64: Demon from hell
Yeri’s breath hitched as she saw a figure approaching the car—but it wasn’t Shin Keir.
Thankfully, she had trusted her instincts earlier. A growing sense of unease had crawled under her skin, pushing her to leave the car just minutes ago.
She didn’t dare go too far, worried Shin might return and not find her. As she glanced around for a place to hide, her eyes landed on a tree not far from the roadside. Without thinking, she scrambled up.
Back at home, when her health allowed it, she often climbed the fruit trees in their manor garden, especially the one with a treehouse. She’d always liked the feeling of being up high, above everything.
Now, perched between the branches, clutching the rough bark, she held her breath.
From her hiding spot, she saw the man moving closer, his posture tense, searching for something. Or someone.
Yeri bit her lip to stop herself from making even the slightest sound.
The man walked past the tree, and she almost sighed in relief.
Then—
Crack.
Her foot slipped.