Chapter Twenty-four

With a surge of adrenaline, Alex swiftly moved to block the door with his hand, his fingers gripping the edge in a desperate attempt to halt its progress.

But in his haste, he misjudged the force behind her actions, and the door slammed shut with a resounding thud, catching him off guard.

"Fuck! Fuck fuck!" His voice echoed loudly in the cramped space as he winced.

Still standing behind the door, Emily apologised profusely, her voice tinged with genuine remorse.

"Oh! I'm sorry," she uttered softly, her tone laced with concern.

"Just let me in, okay?" He pleaded, his voice muffled slightly by the barrier between them.

She hesitated, torn between her desire to keep him at bay and the underlying guilt that gnawed at her conscience.

"Just wait for a few moments, please." She finally relented, her hand hovering uncertainly over the door handle.

Sensing her hesitation, he knew he could not afford to let her shut him out again.

With a determined resolve, he reached out to stop her, his fi
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