Chapter 4After My Roommate Died, A Man Climbed into My Bed

When Jack saw me, he was shocked.

I stood in the sunlight, drenched in cold sweat despite the heat, wrapped up tightly in layers of clothes. Passersby stared at me as if I were mentally ill.

Jack's lips trembled slightly as he slowly approached me.

I grabbed his hand like a drowning person clutching at a lifeline.

"Babe, please help me," I pleaded. "Rachel is dead too. I'm next..."

Before I could finish, I froze. Jack wasn't looking at me, but frowning at something behind me.

"You bastard, get off her!" he shouted.

"Who... who are you talking to?" I stammered.

Jack's face was filled with anger as he pulled out a talisman from his pocket.

"Don't move, darling. That ghost is on your back."

I started shaking uncontrollably, making strange choking sounds.

I felt as if a pair of icy hands were caressing my body.

Jack gritted his teeth, stamped his foot, and suddenly threw the talisman.

I thought I heard a faint scream, and it felt like something had been lifted off my body.

I threw myself into Jack's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

Jack sighed and stroked my body, trying to comfort me.

We went to a coffee shop. I stared out the window, looking almost catatonic.

Jack lowered his head, deep in thought. After a long silence, I was the first to speak.

"Darling, is there any hope for me?"

Jack took a sip of coffee, his expression grim.

"I didn't expect this thing to be so powerful. If it had been a few days ago, I could have dealt with it. But now that it has absorbed the life force of two people, I'm no match for it."

I panicked instantly.

"Does that mean I can only wait for death?"

Jack grasped my hand, his eyes full of tenderness.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely save you."

"Do you still have the amulet I gave you last time?"

I paused for a moment, then pulled out a wooden amulet from around my neck.

"It's here."

He took the amulet and muttered a few words.

"Every night before you go to sleep, bite your finger and drop some blood on it," he instructed. "This way, the ghost won't dare to approach you."

"After some time, when the ghost realizes it can't harm you, it will give up and leave. Then you'll be safe."

I nodded vigorously, holding his hand tightly.

"Darling, can I stay at your place for a while?"

Jack shook his head, his eyes filled with a hint of sadness.

"You must stay in the dorm. The girls' dormitory has strong yin energy, especially after two recent deaths. The negative energy there is intense. Only in that environment can the amulet work most effectively."

I swallowed hard and nodded in agreement.