Chapters

In the alley, the sunlight was cut into fragmented spots of light by the mottled walls of old buildings on […]

“Xiaoya! Xiaoya!” Hearing the sound of the plate breaking, the mother’s terrified scream came from the living room instantly. “Are

Sunday. There is no shrill morning reading bell, and no gazes to avoid. In the past, the early morning hours

This should have been a hug filled with reassurance. But Xiahou Ming only felt a bone-chilling cold. She could feel

“I have to… call my parents first.” Without waiting for Xiahou Ming to react, Ling Yicai stood up and walked

Ling Yicai led Xiahou Ming by the hand, pulling her forward. Xiahou Ming drifted like a ghost, silent, letting herself

The afternoon sun blazed as Xiahou Ming stepped out of the school gate, squinting instinctively. It felt like being dragged

On Saturday, Wugang County No. 3 Middle School buzzed with the anticipation of weekend freedom. As Xiahou Ming entered the

After that ambiguous, panicked eye contact, Xiahou Ming looked away first. Her cheeks burned. To mask her flustered state, she

Xiahou Ming was dragged by Yu Yuhui, skipping the entire afternoon’s classes. It was her first time escaping school’s cage,