Jian An'an sat dejectedly on a bench by the roadside, her head throbbing as she looked up at the gloomy, overcast sky. The weather turned on a dime, much like everything else.
Today had been a series of obstacles, and the constant rejection had pushed her into the depths of despair. She couldn't understand it—were the civil affairs offices all colluding to turn her away? Why wouldn't anyone process her request? She was running out of time. Her bodyguards would surely have discovered her escape by now; once they notified Li Shaoting, it wouldn't be long before he had people scouring the city for her.
The thought sent a wave of panic crashing over her. She realized she couldn't just sit and wait to be captured. It would be better to get Xiaoxin and leave first; as for the divorce, she could try again later. With that resolve, she stood up, intent on catching a taxi to Xiaoxin’s kindergarten.
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