Raegan was startled as she felt the man approaching her again. She was paralyzed with fear and was powerless to flee.

Yet, the man just calmly reattached the pendant. His movements were mindful and tender, much to her amazement.

Somehow, she felt the man was gentle to her.

Being gentle... Someone's image fleetingly flashed across Raegan's mind. Yet, her headache was so intense that she could not focus on thinking.

The door slammed shut, and the man made a hasty exit, granting her a moment to catch her breath.

But before Raegan could fully recover, another figure entered the room.

Without warning, a brutal blow struck Raegan's neck, plunging her back into unconsciousness.

After what felt Like an eternity, Raegan was jolted awake.

Someone had splashed icy cold water on her.

Blinking away the disorientation, Raegan found herself tightly bound with ropes. Her hands were immobilized, but her feet had some limited freedom.

The surroundings resembled an abandoned school building filled with broken-down tables and chairs.

Perched upon a towering structure resembling three stories, it mirrored the eerie stage of her previous kidnapping, creating an unsettling déja vu.

Recalling the suffering she went through last time, a chill raced down Raegan's spine.

Standing before Raegan, Tessa seemed even more unhinged and twisted, wearing the scars of countless terrors.

“You seem to have a good sleep!" Tessa's voice, rough and harsh, cut through the air.

Raegan summoned her courage and confronted Tessa.

"Tessa, this is the second time you've kidnapped me. Is this your way of seeking life behind the bar by committing crime upon crime?"

"Crime? How hilarious! You really have no idea what a true crime is!"

With slow and deliberate movements, Tessa removed her hat and mask, revealing a visage that horrified Raegan.

Tessa's face bore clear evidence of her suffering. It was a grotesque patchwork of cuts and festering wounds.