Chapter 183

Linlin could see him over TangShi’s shoulder, pulling out of the car with water bottles, and knew it was their only chance. TangShi’s blood ran cold. The way Linlin was glaring over her shoulder catapulted her into automatic action. Fight or flight response initiating and not giving her a moment to think it through. Stroking a final hand across Linlin’s head and sobbing as she jumped up.

“I’m sorry. I’ll come back for you. I’ll get help.” She hushed her saddened words at her through jumbled tears and broke off into an instant run in the opposite direction of Rong Cai.

TangShi put her all into it, head down, legs and arms swinging fast as they could. She made a break for freedom, and adrenaline gave her a speed she had never achieved before. The sheer fear of running for her life without looking back.

“TangShi, no!” Rong yelled after her, catching sight of her unexpected escape, and sprinted after her. His direction was straight, so he bypassed Linlin close in his p