27 Run, Girl, Run (2/2)

All the moving around made her tiredness more pronounced.

Yeo Ri yawned, but her stomach was begging to be filled. It rumbled in protest. Clearly, she would not be able to get a good rest until she ate something.

Yeo Ri defeatedly scavenged the kitchen.

She was too exhausted to cook so she simply settled for whatever was available in the pantry. Luckily, she spotted a few slices of bread left. She took out a carton of milk from the fridge and poured all of its contents into a mug. Then, she tore a small portion of the bread and dunked it into the milk. She repeated the action multiple times until all the bread was eaten.

Though the meal was simple, it was good enough to fill her up.

Yeo Ri glanced at the clock on the wall. It was 1:09 p.m.

Yeo Ri's hands that were holding her mug stilled. Her eyes widened.

It was just in time for lunch.

Yeo Ri abruptly stood up, intending to run to her room and lock herself up before that man got back.

She released the mug instantaneously, letting its remaining content spill. The mug rolled around on the dining table, clattering noisily.

Yeo Ri ran as fast as her weak body allowed towards her room.

But, it was too late.

The entrance opened just as she passed the living room area.

Hearing the familiar click of the lock, she froze. Slowly, she looked towards the entrance, all the colour in her face drained.

Yeo Ri's legs moved forward before she could even think about it.

But...

”Where the hell do you think you're going?”

”A-ah—N-noooo!!!”