Serene's eyes went wide. She stood up suddenly, nearly knocking her chair over.
"What?!" she shouted.
Alex didn't flinch. He merely exhaled again. "That was the price I had to pay."
Serene's shock turned into solemn understanding. Her expression tightened. She stepped closer, her voice low and serious.
"Don't ever tell anyone about this, okay? You know what they'll do if they find out."
Alex nodded slowly. "Yeah… I know. I'm not strong enough yet."
His hands clenched into fists, trembling slightly.
Serene took out the clothes from her spatial ring and put them on the bed.
"Here. Wear this. It's still dark outside, halls are empty. You can reach your dorm room without anyone noticing."
Alex nodded. Serene and Hati went outside, leaving Alex alone.
Alex stood up and wore the black jeans and black t-shirt, exposing his lean muscular arms.
He combed his hair with his hands and moved out of the bedroom.
He came into the lounge and saw Serene and Hati waiting nearby.
