---- The ghost floated around them in circles. Asher immediately recognized it was just a performer on roller skates. "Lia, don''t look," Asher said gently, cradling the back of her head and pressing it against his chest to shield her from ---- seeing the ghost. Thalia obediently buried her face in Asher''s chest. Her heart pounded relentlessly. "Excuse me, could you let us pass?" Asher politely addressed the white-robed ghost. The ghost was taken aback.
In her three years working there, she had never encountered a visitor who spoke to her so politely. She didn''t know how to react. ording to protocol, she was supposed to circle guests three times while wailing, "Give me back my life, give me back my life..." She hadn''t even started her routine when this handsome man politely asked her to make way. "Tm sorry, may we get through?" Asher extended his arm to block the ghost, trying to squeeze through the small gap beside her.
---- The ghost came to her senses and conscientiously moved aside to let them pass. After walking a distance away, Asher said, "It''s okay now, Lia." Thalia said quietly, "Maybe we should leave. I don''t dare go any further. I overestimated my courage." She could handle thrilling rides like roller coasters, but haunted houses truly frightened her. "Alright," the man replied, his voice gentle and resonant. They stopped, and Asher took out his phone to make a call.
Staff members quickly appeared, opening a hidden door nearby and escorting them out. Emerging from the dark haunted house into sunlight, Thalia experienced a moment of dizziness. Asher reached out to steady her. "Are you alright?" "Tm fine." They waited by the exit for about ten minutes before Victoria, Sebastian, and James''s group emerged. ---- Sebastian''s face was deathly pale. In contrast, Victoria looked exhrated. "That haunted house was amazing!
So thrilling!" Sebastian, looking ill, managed to say, "As long as you''re happy." Victoria noticed Thalia standing nearby and asked with confusion, "Huh? Thalia, how did you get out so quickly?" Thalia''s face showed embarrassment. "I wasn''t feeling well, so Ileft early through the staff exit." "What''s wrong? Are you feeling ill? Is it serious?" Victoria asked with concern. "It''s nothing major, I just felt a bit dizzy..." From fear.
"Oh, as long as it''s nothing serious." Victoria nced at Sebastian beside her and said to Thalia, "Look at himpletely terrified. I told him not toe if he was scared, but he wouldn''t listen."