Dumping Him for His Uncle (Natasha and Zachary)

Natasha wasn't certain whether Zachary had noticed anything unusual earlier, which might explain why he came in to look around the room.

After tidying things up, she couldn't fall asleep. Instead, she threw herself into her academic report, refining the topic for the upcoming seminar.

Before she knew it, morning had arrived, and Natasha let out a yawn.

Over breakfast with the others, she learned that someone suspicious had been chased down the night before. He managed to escape but sustained an injury on his left arm.

Everyone suspected him to be the murderer responsible for the 12 bodies, and the chase continued.

"I hope they apprehend the suspect soon. That way, we can return home earlier," Xavier muttered under his breath.

After all, the whole situation had everyone on edge.

Soon, an official announcement was made. "For your safety, please remain inside your rooms. Do not leave unless absolutely necessary. Our team will provide assistance as needed."

After breakfast, Natasha returned to her room. Zachary followed her the entire way and only stopped when she was about to close the door.

"Was everything alright with you last night?" Zachary's gaze shifted to her neck.noveldrama

Worried that someone might notice, Natasha had purposely wrapped a scarf around her neck today. However, to her surprise, Zachary still caught on.

With a slightly awkward smile, she replied, "I'm fine. It was just a little accident. You should head back now."

Unable to shake off his concern, Zachary reached out and stopped Natasha just as she was about to close the door.

Natasha looked at Zachary in confusion.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "If you're scared, I can move in and keep you company."

His tone was firm and sincere. He wasn't joking at all.

Natasha couldn't deny that his words warmed her heart and put her at ease.

"Just the two of us under one roof... Mr. Foster, could it be that you have-" Before she could finish, she saw his ears turn bright red.

"Forget I said anything." Zachary turned to leave, but he still couldn't put his mind at ease.

Just as he was about to face her once more, Natasha smiled and said, "Don't worry. If something feels off, I'll let you know for sure."

After Zachary left, Natasha breathed a sigh of relief and closed the door. Unexpectedly, the icy touch from the previous night brushed against her neck again.

"Again? Didn't you manage to escape last night? Why are you back?" Natasha asked.

She didn't turn around, fearing that even the slightest movement might cause the sharp blade to plunge into her flesh without hesitation.

"Why didn't you tell those people outside about my

The man's voice was low and

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hoarse, sounding as though be hadn't spoken in a long time.

"What's the point? If they could catch you, they would have by now," Natasha said

as she walked to the desk and poured herself some water.

She thought he might be trying to force her into something, but instead, all she

heard was a sudden thud as the man collapsed onto the floor.

Natasha gritted her teeth. "Stop pretending to be dead. This isn't a rescue center."

However, after several moments, the person lying on the ground didn't move.

That was when Natasha began to sense that something was wrong. She immediately placed him flat on the ground.

As she lifted his shirt, a gruesome~~ With the flesh turned inside out, was revealed before her eyes. She hadn't noticed earlier because of the dark color of his clothing.