Mrs Harlow didn't want to leave without hearing a firm response from Ariana, but she feared the sharp piece of porcelain that Ariana was holding.
It was sharp and rugged. One single mistake could cost Mrs Harlow her life. So even if she was greedy for smaller gains, Mrs Harlow knew when to retreat.
Mrs Harlow walked out of the door and let it close behind her. The concerned expression on Mrs Harlow's face collapsed when she stepped out and started to walk along the corridor.
Inside the apartment, Ari let go of the piece of porcelain that she was holding in her hands. Her thoughts were consumed by what her mother said to her, and as she walked towards her bedroom, she couldn't help but question, "Is something really wrong with me?"
As she spoke, Ariana raised her hand and looked at the wound that was now bleeding. Just now, when she was standing against her mother with that piece of porcelain, Ari felt a thrill in her heart.
