She recalled that night with the heavy downpour. Lin Nuan, Fu Huai'an, and Tuan Tuan were having dinner together under the warm lighting in the room.
And she… was in a sorry state, crying out in the heavy rain.
The elevator door opened, and Fu Huai'an's tall and broad figure exited with a shopping bag in hand.
Lu Qili turned around upon hearing the sound and saw that it was Fu Huai'an. Her tears seemed to harden on her face as she called out, "Huai'an…"
She spoke very softly, but Lin Nuan didn't miss it.
She looked at Lu Qili, surprised. Then her gaze turned towards Fu Huai'an as she subtly retracted the packet of tissues she was planning to offer.
Lu Qili was in a sorry state. Her black short-sleeved knitted jacket and black trousers had visible footprints from the earlier kicks from her stepfather. Her hair was disheveled, there were traces of tears all over her face, and her makeup was smudged…
