Chapter 23: Why Are You So Vicious?

He picked up his coat and keys, not even sparing me a glance before turning toward the door.

The door slammed shut with a bang.

Left alone in the cavernous hotel room, I felt a sense of relief; at least I wouldn’t have to sleep on the sofa tonight. As for whatever had happened to Zhou Zhizi, it had nothing to do with me, and I couldn't be bothered to ask.

However, I hadn't expected Zhou Chenyan to return so soon. "You're coming back with me."

And just like that, I was forcibly dragged back.

As soon as we stepped into the Zhou residence, the suffocating, heavy atmosphere of the living room hit me. Zhou’s parents were seated on the sofa, both with faces like stone. Zhou Zhizi was kneeling on the floor, her sobbing constant.

Zhou Chenyan helped her up and shielded her behind him. "Father, Mother, what has happened?"

Zhou’s father remained silent, his face grim.

Zhou’s mother threw a notebook onto the floor. It was thick, hitting the ground with a dull thud and falling open to reveal its shameful contents. I leaned in to take