Chapter 1589

It was late at night, yet a crowd of astonished onlookers encircled Mia as she returned. Several young men beamed with excitement. "Incredible, Mia! You're back, against all odds!" "Are you alright? You've lost so much blood from those wounds." "Get yourself cleaned up before infection sets in." Mia smiled warmly, moved by their heartfelt concern. Scanning the surroundings, she desperately searched for the young man she had met earlier, but only caught a fleeting glimpse of a retreating silhouette. She wanted to chase after him, but hesitated, self-conscious of her disheveled appearance. Expressing her gratitude to the concerned group, she retreated to her room. After a soothing hot shower, she tended to her injuries and slipped into clean clothes. Her heart racing, she ventured out, eager to find the young man who lived in the room behind hers. She wondered if he was asleep. He had promised her that if she survived and returned, he would share his name. Now, she could not wait to