Following their prearranged plan, Xia Xian ran toward a secluded path. There was a small lake there; the scenery was pleasant, and it was sparsely populated—perfect for a solitary cry.
If Sea Eagle had been among the crowd earlier, he wouldn’t have missed this opportunity; he certainly would have followed her. Records indicated that several of his victims were stalked and murdered immediately after a breakup. It was unclear if he had been tracking them for a long time or if it was merely a chance encounter. Regardless, he was exceptionally skilled at finding the right moment, which made him nearly impossible to catch.
Xia Xian felt quite tense as she ran. She didn't dare look back, only sobbing and wiping her tears from time to time, carefully crafting the image of someone so heartbroken and disoriented that she had fled to this remote spot.
Chapter 23