Doris reached into her pocket, retrieved a pack of ladies’ cigarettes, took one out, and put it in her mouth. Then, she reached for the lighter again, but she had a hard time lighting the cigarette as her hands were trembling. After several attempts, she managed to light the lighter, and the cigarette was finally lit.

Her face was extremely pale under the reflection of the fire.

When the cigarette was ignited, Doris gently bit the cigarette with her pinkish lips and took in a deep breath. Righ