She paced back and forth in the room, her steps hurried and frantic, the floorboards creaking under her feet, a sound that was particularly jarring in the quiet room.
Suddenly, she heard a soft footstep outside the door, as light as a cat's footsteps, cautious and careful, yet amplified countless times in her ears.
She held her breath nervously, her heart pounding in her throat, feeling like it was about to jump out.
His eyes were fixed on the doorway, every nerve taut, like a fully drawn bow, ready to face any unknown danger.
The door was slowly pushed open with a slight creak, and Xia Shuqin walked in.
She was dressed in a well-tailored suit, which was very flattering and showed off her elegant temperament. She had her usual smile on her face, which looked kind and friendly, but to Zhou Jing, the smile was cold, like frost in winter, making people shudder.
"Shuhua, why are you standing here in a daze?" Xia Shuqin said, walking lightly to Zhou Jing's side, reaching out to hold her hand. Her hand was icy cold, like a block of ice, making Zhou Jing shiver involuntarily.
"Are you hiding something from us? I feel like you've been acting really strange lately." Zhou Jing's heart suddenly raced, pounding like a frantically beating war drum, the sound deafening.
She tried to pull her hand away, but Xia Shuqin held it tightly. She tried to remain calm and said, "Second sister, don't overthink it. What secrets could I possibly have?"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but rub her head. For some reason, she felt dizzy, as if shrouded in a fog, and her consciousness gradually blurred. It was as if an invisible hand was slowly dragging her into endless darkness, making her feel an unprecedented fear.
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