Bab 117: Don't regret it

Esme turned around and glanced at Liz who was now standing on her feet.

She stepped out of the place without sparing her a second glance.

As soon as she stepped out, the floor closed.

Esme looked around. She could see the portraits hanging on the wall under the moonlight. 

She was back to the hallway behind Aleister's room.

Esme pressed a palm on the wall as she panted.

Inhaling a deep breath, she picked up her gown with one hand and ran towards the end of the hallway, leaving the portraits behind on the wall. 

Just as she was reaching the end of the hallway, Esme bumped into someone.

''Ah..'' Esme stepped back from the person, dread creeping up in her heart.

Liz was still inside that secret passage after being stabbed by her. How did she reach up to her so fast?

''My Lady, what's wrong with you?"