In the days that followed, Gu Mian remained by Wen Qian's side at all times.
Wen Qian, unwilling to accept her confinement, tried to escape several times. However, each attempt ended in failure as the man ruthlessly dragged her back.
She hadn't expected his seemingly isolated residence to have so many of his eyes and ears. It was as if the moment she left, the man could pinpoint her exact location.
During her most recent escape attempt, while frantically trying to evade Gu Mian, Wen Qian unwittingly stumbled into the basement.
A damp, musty smell permeated the basement, and the dim light made it nearly impossible to see the path ahead. Her heart pounded like a drum as she cautiously felt her way forward, taking each step with extreme care.
But when she reached the end of the basement, the sight before her made her freeze on the spot. A moment later, a chill crept up her spine...
