With no one by her side, talking to her didn't feel so terrifying.
Disappointingly, the call went through, with a droning ring but no answer, an unexpected turn for Wei Lan; the sense of grievance surged, and her eyes immediately welled up.
She looked down at the shadow trailing behind her and suddenly spotted a taxi at the next intersection, vacant and available. Without a second thought, Wei Lan reached out to hail it.
It wasn't until she was settled in the car that she realized she was only a five-minute walk from Century Garden.
However, the high fare bought her peace of mind and a safe trip home.
She had always lived alone. After Jing Zan visited a few times, she found the solitude of her home even more desolate - a frightening habit indeed.
