Meredith's eyes were red, and she was trembling with fear, "You can't stop me. There's always a time when you can't show up. What can you do to me then?"
"If you really want to die, why don't you just find a way to kill yourself in prison?" The man's eyes were especially bright in the dark, as if they could penetrate the deepest part of Meredith's heart. "Think about why you still want to live and be free after suffering these. Think about the people who let you suffer and the abuse you have gone through in the past three years or more. Do you really want to die?"
Meredith's hands were trembling, with tears flowing down her face. How could she be willing to die like this? Her grievances had not been solved, and she had not reunited with her mother. But now, facing the Xaviers, which was struggling, and this man who was going to hurt her at any time, she could do nothing.
What else could she do?
The man was still holding the glass shard which was in her hand. The two of them were in a stalemate. A moment later, he leaned over to Meredith's ear and whispered, "Be obedient, and I can give you more than the Xaviers does. I can help you with whatever you want."
His words made Meredith shudder slightly. The words were like a bewitching spell that made Meredith hesitate.
Could this man really help her?
"Why, why are you helping me?"
"You don't need to know now."
After that, the man let go of Meredith and took the glass from her hand. He turned around and walked to the balcony. He pulled aside a corner of the curtain to let the moonlight come in. Meredith felt a sense of security when she saw his tall and straight back. He looked so strong.
He turned his head slightly and said, "I'll give you three days to think about it, and I'll come back to you after that."
After that, he jumped out of the balcony. Meredith sat up slowly. The bloodstains on her neck which were made by the man were clotted, but her heart was beating forcefully.
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