"Ouch!"

I gasped in surprise as I stumbled back. A strong hand had gripped my arm, pulling me away. Startled, I looked up—only to be met with an unfamiliar face.

The second our eyes met, his expression shifted into panic. Without uttering a word, he immediately let go of me and bolted down the hallway.

I rubbed my sore arm, watching him disappear in a hurry before glancing back at Nora's office.

Realization hit me—had he been ...