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Anna stepped back again and again, staggering, and almost fell into a puddle. Her eyes flickered, avoiding my gaze, as if she had countless secrets in her heart that she couldn't tell.

"Ayi, I am confused by what you said," she whispered.

"I know you are angry, but I promise you that as long as you are willing to go home with me, I will definitely turn over a new leaf..." Her words were full of pleading.