Chapter 66: Shen Tianci

The steam from the hot shower enveloped Yang Xiaoli as she stepped out, her skin still glistening with moisture. She reached for the fluffy towel and wrapped it around her body, relishing in its warmth.

 

But just as she reached for the light switch, darkness engulfed the room. A gasp escaped her lips as she nearly tripped over an unseen obstacle. Instinctively, she steadied herself, her memory of the room's layout guiding her to the dressing table where she remembered placing her phone.

 

As she fumbled through the darkness, a faint sound caught her attention. She froze, her heart pounding in her chest. Light, barely audible steps approached her, drawing nearer. Yang Xiaoli's senses heightened, and she swiftly turned around, her hand clutching a hairpin which she wielded as a makeshift weapon.