Emerald was gripped by terror at the thought of opening that door, but she knew that if she didn't act, Gabby would not hesitate to end Andrew's life, splattering the walls with his brains. She couldn't bear the idea of losing Andrew, even though she couldn't quite comprehend why she felt that way.
Every fiber of her being trembled with fear as she mustered the courage to approach the door, her hand trembling as she reached out. "Four..." Gabby's finger hovered over the trigger, ready to unleash destruction. "Aaaaand... fiv-"
"-WAIT!"
Emerald's desperate cry pierced the tension, a last-minute plea that saved Andrew's life. "Please, I'm coming out! I'm coming out!" Her voice was laced with worry as the sound of the bathroom door unlocking filled the once-silent room.
Andrew closed his e
