She caught a faint scent of disinfectant.

Instinctively, she looked up. The man was wearing a black coat over a sweater, with dress pants and leather shoes. His face bore a slight smile, and he stared at her with his brown eyes.

His face was fairer than his hands and he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. His lips curved naturally into a soft smile, giving him an approachable appearance, and a small mole marked the corner of his left eye.

Despite his friendly appearance, Nina felt a chill run through her.

A chill that penetrated to the bone.

"Ivy..." the man murmured, staring at Nina.

Trying to calm her unease, Nina stood up, "Who are you calling?"

Seeing no reaction from her, the man stood up too. He looked at her with those deep brown eyes meaningfully as he said, "It seems I mistook you for someone else."

"Could you give me my things back?" Nina asked.

silently and handed her the

the moment she touched his hand, she felt that icy chill again. "Excuse me, I need

hurried

look back, nor did she want

figure, softly murmuring the name "Ivy." His voice was drawn out, revealing no hint of

sight. Playing with the string of

several turns, he arrived at the

used for business. Few people

climbed the stairs slowly, heading to the

one room on

once, then as he was about to turn it a second time, he squinted slightly. He paused, and

you so late? I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Miranda was

closed the door, took off his black coat, and replaced it with a white lab coat, transforming back into

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