Kent hung up the phone after giving the address.

Jared stared at the darkened screen of his phone and was silent for a long time.

I saw the veins on the back of his hand protruding; evidently, he was angry. But in the end, he acted as if nothing was amiss, even gently patting my cheek with a smile.

"Stay home like a good girl; I'll be back soon."

Saying this, he opened the door and walked out.

As the ruthless sound of the door closing echoed, I slumped down on the sofa, feeling angry and aggrieved.

I had always thought it was Leila who was evil and never thought...