"Dr. Hayes, where are you going?"
Dr. Hayes, who had just turned around and hadn't even had the chance to run yet, suddenly heard that sweet, childish voice. His body completely froze.
He desperately wanted to keep running, but he knew perfectly well just how powerful Candice Tate's superpowers were. Continuing forward now was absolutely not a wise choice; it might cost him his life instantly. He took a deep breath, trying to steady his emotions as much as possible, before slowly turning around with a smile to look at Candice.
"Candice..." Dr. Hayes piled on the biggest smile he could muster, trying to make himself look as gentle as possible. "Candice, have you forgotten? You're only this powerful now because of me! I helped you! Won't you let me go?"
Candice tilted her little head. Her voice was still sweet and milky, but the words she spoke sent a chilling shudder down Dr. Hayes's spine.
"You did help me, but you want to kill my sister! No one is allowed to hurt her!
