The beeping sound indicating the subway's imminent closure echoed, forcing the Priest to descend alone, while Gao Ming pulled Ci Nian back, placing her beside him.
"F*ck you!"
The red light on the platform lit up as a woman led a little girl onto the subway; with their arrival, the foul stench that lingered in the carriage disappeared completely, replaced by a floral scent and a faint hint of disinfectant.
The station announcements no longer sent chills down the spine and returned to normal. Apart from the absence of light, this seemed like an ordinary subway carriage.
"Daddy!"
The little girl appeared to see something after boarding and ran towards the seat where An Luan was sitting, her voice brimming with delight and surprise.
"Why--why did you leave home? Why are you here?" An Luan's earlier madness had vanished; he seemed as gentle as a large golden retriever, his tone filled with astonishment and affection.
"Daddy!"
"Don't go over!"
