Cordelia’s heart was pounding, her mind empty.
The voice out there… sounded like a young lady.
Who was she? Why was she here?
“Ugh, this lock is so annoying!” The lady sighed. “Um… Please stay back! I’m going to use a rock to break the lock!”
Cordelia was stunned but did as she was told and backed up to the corner of the wall.
The sound of the lady slamming the door echoed throughout the entire basement. It was quite terrifying.
Soon, as a thud was heard and a chain fell, a crisp clang came.
The door opened, but Cordelia was stiff. Her arms and legs seemed to be frozen.
“Sis?” A pretty figure flashed by. “Why aren’t you moving!?”
“You…”
“Let’s go!” Before Cordelia managed to speak, a pair of soft, tiny hands held her.
She could no longer think about anything rationally. She coul
