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?

1 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.

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paid and got out. My heart finally relaxed after watching the car drive

daytime to look for my

the ground was uneven with potholes, and there were puddles on the road. My suitcase couldn't be pulled along this street, so I had to carry

along the street,

rent this place? Only a fool would rent a

was a small courtyard with rooms on

in the middle. It was too dark to see what tree

knew this was a honey locust.

you looking for someone or a place to stay?" an elderly voice

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lady with

1. me.

to rent a room," I said as I pointed

had mentioned that this courtyard has three rooms. The middle one was a living room for entertaining guests

I wanted to stay in the room

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