Shelly felt shamed by his words. "This residential area may look run-down, but it's actually quite safe. Many elderly people live here," she explained.

"Then go ahead by yourself!" Hayden no longer insisted.

Shelly sensed that he might be a little upset, so she said, "Why don't you come in with me? At this time, our community is especially quiet, and most of the elderly residents are already asleep."

Hayden did not refuse and followed her inside.

The reason Hayden felt this place was unsafe was because there was not a security guard in sight. Although there was an access control system at the entrance, it was just an accessory.

"Isn't there a security booth? Why is no one inside?" Hayden asked.

Shelly replied, "It seems that many people refused to pay the property fee before."

Hayden fell silent.

After entering the community, it did not take long for the two of them to reach the building where Shelly rented her apartment.

Shelly noticed that Hayden showed no signs of leaving,