Chapter 22: Desperate Resistance

As soon as Alison grabbed the ceramic ornament, she didn’t hesitate. She used all the strength she could muster and smashed it heavily onto Mike’s head. With a loud thud, Mike felt a dizzying blow, and his grip on her loosened. Seizing the moment, Alison quickly distanced herself from him. She reached the car’s lock, unlocked the doors, and fled the vehicle as fast as she could. The autumn air in New York was freezing. After the intense struggle in the car, Alison had broken into a sweat. The cold wind hit her, making her shiver uncontrollably. She had already spent all her energy fighting off Mike, and her legs felt weak, making it hard for her to run fast. To make things worse, Jane had insisted she wear high heels when they left the dorm earlier that morning. Running in those shoes made Alison’s movements unsteady. She tried to kick off the heels, but before she could remove them, Mike had caught up with her. Grabbing her by the collar, Mike yanked her back. Alison fought desper