C22 Redemption’s Flicker

But then, the sound of footsteps echoed down the corridor another time, heralding the back of Gabby. My heart pounded with a combination of dread and anticipation because the mobile door creaked open, revealing his implementing determined status inside the doorway.

To my astonishment, Gabby’s expression became not one of anger or disdain, but as a substitute for something similar to pity