The atmosphere in the car became deathly still.
Gu Xiao was pressing tightly against the car door, her body uncontrollably trembling, tears swirling in her eyes, yet stubbornly not falling.
"…Sit properly, and fasten your seatbelt."
Ling Hanxiao seemed unfazed, his voice as calm as ever, "I'll take you back."
But looking closer, his fingers gripping the steering wheel were tightly knotted, the knuckles turning a shade of pale blue, signs of excessive force.
Gu Xiao was immersed in an extreme loathing of herself, very defensive and did not obediently follow his words.
After a moment, feeling the silhouette beside her getting closer, she immediately tightened up, staring straight at Ling Hanxiao with wide, fearful eyes.
"I won't touch you, just put on your seatbelt first, okay?"
His heart aching for her and unable to bear saying anything harsh, Ling Hanxiao's tone became even gentler.
Gu Xiao bit her lip, silently shaking her head, her face still showing unyielding wariness.
