Chapter 329

A scoff echoed in the darkness, followed by a familiar, mocking voice. "You didn't actually think you were dead, did you?" As the familiar voice of the woman faded, a sudden gust of wind swept through the room. The chill sank deep into my bones, making me shiver involuntarily. A dull ache began to spread through my abdomen. I curled up slightly, my eyes still struggling to adjust to the pitch-black room. Instinctively, I shrank back—only to bump into a pair of shoes. My body tensed. A jolt of fear surged through me, and I immediately scrambled in the opposite direction. Miley frowned in annoyance when she realized I still hadn't recognized her. "Joshua, did you forget about me?" I fought to suppress my fear, my hand clenching into a fist at my side before I even realized it. When I finally spoke, my voice was unsteady. "W-What do you want?" "What do I want? I think you already know the answer to that." Miley's voice carried a chilling edge. Without waiting for a response, she s