Chapter 29 Chapter 29

Amber

One afternoon, Ichika found me pacing in the living room, my nails digging into my palms.

“Amber,” she called gently, drawing my attention.

I blinked at her, startled. “Huh?”

She gave me a knowing look. “You’re stressing yourself sick over this.”

I let out a shaky breath. “I just—I can’...