In the pitch-black room, Lin Xiao held Su Qingning tightly. Perhaps she was genuinely terrified of the dark, as the girl in his arms was trembling violently.
"Don't be afraid, it might just be a blackout. It should be over soon," Lin Xiao said softly.
But he didn't even believe his own words. This was Jinhai City, after all—a city known for its ruthlessness. A random blackout was impossible. Something was definitely wrong. If Su Qingning weren't here, he could have investigated properly. But there she was, trembling in his arms, utterly terrified of the dark.
Whether it was his embrace or his words of comfort, her fear gradually began to fade, and her body stopped trembling. He knew she had calmed down.
Just as he was about to call Tie Shankao to handle the situation, the faint sound of footsteps came from outside the villa.
