Liang Meijia's voice quivered with fear as she yelled, "Don't come near us!"
Xia Tian stopped in his tracks, the corners of his mouth curling into a wicked grin. "So, who's first?" he snickered, gesturing towards the cluster of women quivering behind Liang.
Their eyes darted frantically, waiting for Xia Tian's next move.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by a woman stepping forward.
Her shoulders were squared, her eyes blazing with determination. "I'll go first," she said in a hoarse voice, "if it means protecting my own."
Xia Tian watched with cruel interest as his eyes glittered with sadistic amusement. "You're a brave one," he sneered, "let's see how far that gets you."
The woman grabbed her daughter's head, tightening her grip with trembling hands.
Her daughter's eyes bulged in fear, realizing too late what her mother was about to do.
