An Unfamiliar Burden [4]

The rise of a new dawn came up.

Twenty four hours had already passed since the exam started—or rather, the failure of an exam.

Evelyn's thoughts were in disarray after what happened to Brandon—added Yi Jihyeon's unconfirmed fate.

However, she had a job to do—to close the academy ground perimeters—prohibiting anyone to step foot inside—or any of the cadets to leave the premises.

The entire day, she had been so busy that the events hadn't registered to her yet.

But then, after a moment's silence—allowing her to get her thoughts together—it finally hit her.

Something bad could've happened to Yi Jihyeon, and Brandon might not be…. coming back.

"...."

She turned her head outside, staring at the window.

The rise of a new dawn.

But it was snowing heavily.

An oppressive feeling bottled up in her chest.

A feeling she shouldn't have been feeling.

Especially because….

[December 14, 2149].