Chapter 158

Mini was chasing a man around the room, swinging a stick with terrifying precision. The man, agile but clearly panicked, ducked and weaved like a pro—his figure oddly familiar. “Arden?!” Elyana called out, uncertainty laced in her voice. The moment Arden heard her, he changed direction mid-run and bolted toward her. Without a second thought, he dove behind her, clutching her arm tightly like a frightened child. “Babe, help!” he whined, peeking from behind her. “This woman is crazy! She almost broke my ribs!” Mini froze, her stick raised mid-air. Her eyes darted between Arden clinging to Elyana like a life raft and Elyana herself, who looked like she was developing a migraine. “Ely…” Mini blinked. “You… know him?” Elyana’s head throbbed. She rubbed her temples and let out a long, exhausted sigh. “I wish I didn’t.” “What are you even doing here?” Elyana reached behind and dragged Arden out from where he was hiding, her brows furrowed in disbelief. Arden gave her a pitiful look, shrugging