Chapter 37: Ch 37: Shared blame

'Put one foot in front of the other. Do not fall asleep and keep moving. I can do this. I need to survive this at all costs.'

Rika fought against the resistance, and every step was a battle. She was on the verge of collapsing, but she refused to give in.

The kidnapper and the butler had a mildly fast pace, and Rika stumbled after that as the pair dragged her around.

*cough*

"Mister Darling is behind these doors. I want to issue you a warning before you enter. Do not ask Mister Darling his age since he is sensitive about it. Be polite and calm to him. And mostly, respect him and do not question him."

"If you do all these things, you can leave this mansion without fearing for your life."

The butler warned the pair, but Rika could not remember them all. She only knew that she needed to keep breathing.

Her deteriorating condition was no barrier for the kidnapper to drag her inside the door before the doors shut behind them.