Chapter Eighteen

Ashley (Trigger warning: Please mature audience)

The drive back home was absolutely haunting. The air was heavy with an unsettling silence as if it held secrets waiting to be revealed. Not a single word escaped my lips. But the driver, I appreciated the driver's professionalism as he remained courteous and focused, navigating the road with precision. It was as if we were in our own little bubble, isolated from the outside world.

When we arrived, the guy on my left opened his door and came out before opening mine. What a gentleman! It's nice to see some chivalry still exists. Despite his rough looks, I think his gentle gesture warms my heart.

"Thanks," I muttered quietly and headed toward the house.

The moment I stepped inside the house, I felt this dreadful aura and the chills crawling on my skin. It's like this place will never become familiar to me... never! I find myself muttering in my head, "Never!" Can never get used to this place.

I shook off the strange feeling, my heart p