Her steps hurried, as if she were trying to escape something terrifying behind her, and she held onto Liang Chen's arm with added force, as if seeking some support.
Shen Liangnian stood dumbfounded in place, watching Jing Haohao's figure recede into the distance. Her words still echoed in his ears: "Shen Liangnian, remember this, there is no forgiveness after the harm is done."
...
Jing Haohao, without looking back, led Liang Chen all the way to the parking lot. The loud commotion behind them ceased to reach her ears at last.
Jing Haohao stopped walking, she didn't turn around to look at Liang Chen trailing behind her. She lowered her head, standing in silence for a while before speaking weakly, "Can I be alone for a while?"
Liang Chen glanced at the desolate suburbs, with no village ahead and no shop behind. There was only one car between him and her. He replied, "Where do you want to go? I can accompany you. How about I drive you home, and you can be alone there?"
