Chapter 29

The man appeared rough and somewhat intimidating. Over the years, the men I had interacted with were all meticulously groomed and usually dressed in suits and ties. The appearance of this man gave me the impression that he'd just been released from prison. I instinctively tightened my grip on my backpack. Lisa had slipped a pepper spray and folding knife into my bag before I had left. But before I could reach for them, the man had already started the car without saying anything. What did that look he had given me mean? I didn't understand. But my heart, which had been comforted upon arriving in this city, started to race erratically. Due to my wariness, I didn't take in the city's scenery. When the car finally stopped, I paid and got out. My heart finally relaxed after watching the car drive away. It was already 10:00 pm. Coming here was indeed imprudent. I could've waited until daytime to look for my parents' place. But now that I was here, there was no point in second-gues