In a cramped space, she was forcibly held by the man... The unbearable memories crashed down like a giant wave, submerging Shi Nian. She struggled with all her might but found herself unable to breathe. Helpless and confused, she resisted in vain, but the force was too overwhelming to overcome. She choked in despair and began to sob hoarsely.
"Dad, save me. Dad, help me..."
Her struggling arms grew heavier and heavier, like those of someone drowning, gradually losing the strength to resist.
Yet Xiang Yuan did not loosen his grip; instead, the flames in his eyes burned even hotter, his scorching breath seeping into Shi Nian's torn collar.
His actions became more frantic: "Oh, my dear, you're back again. Do you know, I love you best like this? The first time I saw you, you were so fragile and helpless, your face stained with broken tears, clinging tightly to my hand. You asked, 'Can you save me from here? Can you take me away?'... Oh, my dear, I truly loved you at that moment."
