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The Police Station

"Step inside," she said, her hand resting on the doorknob, while a cool palm pressed against the back of her hand.

"Jiang Nuannuan."

Zhai Heng lowered his gaze, realizing that if he tilted his head just a little, he could kiss her forehead. But he quickly suppressed this desire.

"I am not worthless."

Jiang Nuannuan raised her head, unable to see his expression in the dark restroom. However, she felt that she had wounded his pride.

She fell silent, gripping the kitchen knife tightly in her hand. "I just don't want you to get hurt. I truly have no other intentions."

"Why?" Zhai Heng inched closer to her, even though the front door had already been opened, and someone was causing a commotion in the living room. He remained focused, not shifting his gaze.

"No reason, I simply want to protect you." Jiang Nuannuan grew anxious. Since the bathroom door can be opened easily, she decided to push open the glass door of the bathroom, and both of them squeezed inside.