The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Penny grew calmer despite Roland's anger. Her life rested in her hands, and no matter how provocative the man was, she simply acted as if she had not heard him. As long as she could endure until the director brought someone to rescue her, she would be able to win the war without having to do anything.

...

Monica stopped crying when she ran into Lucas. She wiped away the tears on her face and followed Lucas and the others in search of Penny. Lucas became less impatient when he noticed her composure as he would have instructed her to stay put if she continued to bawl her eyes out.

After all, she would be useless if all she knew was to shed tears. If she genuinely wanted to save her good friend, she should prepare herself mentally and search carefully for traces with them, and it would be even better if they could find evidence that could definitively prove intent.

"Have you checked Tracy's room?" Lucas asked.

The director felt that he was in a tight spot. They had not considered Tracy a suspect before, so they could not have searched her lounge for evidence earlier.

did not make any further comment in response to their silence. It was as if

struggled to control his emotions

the others have malicious intentions, and you'll be able

tell no tales,

covered her mouth in pain to stifle her sobs when she heard the word 'die'. They had no idea where

That was her last call to you. It must've been very important. Think carefully;

of escape, there seemed to be no reason for her to take such a risk unless there was evidence or if she had found a

anymore. I just remember hearing Penny breathing heavily, like she was being chased... The wind

"That suggests that she might be in the mountains. But why would she want