She had improved significantly under Dr. Xiao's care. But then Jiang Xiaoxiao returned. Yao Shulan cast her aside, her abandonment curdling into a deep-seated hatred. That, compounded by the dual betrayal of Xia Ling and Yan Feng, triggered a relapse. Her depression returned, this time twisting into bipolar disorder. It was during that time she’d slit her wrists, and it was Dr. Xiao who had pulled
















