Chapter 5

As we were about to reach the window, I suddenly froze, clutching my stomach and putting on a face of agony.

I couldn't help but mutter under my breath.

"What's wrong now?" Michael's patience was clearly at its limit, his voice going cold and obviously annoyed.

"I... My stomach suddenly hurts so much..." I bent over, sweat breaking out on my forehead.

It wasn't all an act. My nerves were so tight that my gut really started cramping, sharp pains twisting in my stomach. "Maybe... I ate something bad this morning, or maybe it's a stomach bug."

I looked up…