Chapter 288

Clara stood still, neither dodging nor showing any fear, silently reciting a prayer in her heart. Ghosts were insubstantial beings. He couldn't strangle her to death. As long as she remained unafraid and faced him calmly, the ghost couldn't harm her. Sure enough, the boy couldn't grab Clara. His fierce and menacing demeanor would have scared any ordinary person, but Clara was used to seeing ghosts, so it didn't terrify her. Hearing Clara reciting the prayer irritated him, he wanted to stay away. So, he immediately released his grip from Clara's neck and stepped back, retreating to stand beside the girl. There were no marks left on Clara's neck. "Tell me, what's going on between the two of you? I'd like to hear your story," Clara said gently. She wasn't upset by the boy's earlier outburst. The two students remained silent. "If there's anything on your mind, you can talk to me. I can help you, so you can leave here without any lingering regrets." The two students still didn't s