Chapter 369

A sudden thought flashed through my mind. I needed more evidence to confirm their identities or at least buy some time for a potential chance. But I also wondered if they were testing my limits. I was a woman living alone with no one to rely on. I knew I couldn't act recklessly in situations like this; I had to stay calm and use my wits. I accessed the situation. Judging from the looks of it, there were just the three of them. As my mind spun for solutions, I knew I had to try to distract him if I had to act. I raised my voice slightly and pretended to search for my phone while monitoring their movements from the corner of my eye. "So sorry. I think I left my phone in the living room. Give me a moment, and I'll be right back." As I said so, I slowly turned and pretended to head back into the house. In reality, I was using my toe to subtly hook onto a flower pot by the door. Though it was a simple decoration, it could be a makeshift weapon at a crucial moment. Just as I was ab