After dinner, Nie Zhisen drove them back to the apartment, waiting until he was sure they had locked the door before driving off. Xu Qinghuan was utterly exhausted. She took a quick shower and collapsed into bed. Her sleep was fitful. She spent the night curled into a tight ball, her hands clutching the blanket. The next morning, Xu Qinghuan was jolted awake by her alarm. She blinked at the unfami