AWB Chapter 269 Where is my child?
Chapter 269 Where is my child?
Her voice was weak, but her eyes held a newfound determination. I knew she had made her choice, and that choice might change everything.
I looked at her, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside me. Her fear and helplessness were real, but that couldn't justify hurting others. I took a deep breath and softened my tone: "Sister Li, I know you have your reasons, but you must be honest now. Only then can we protect you and your child."
The pregnant woman lowered her head, tears streaming down her cheeks. Her voice was weak but clear: "The cleaner... was bribed by the Jin family. They made her tamper with things in blind spots of the surveillance cameras to create accidents... Also, the Jin family has been watching me all along. I can't escape at all..." I nodded, already having a pretty good idea of what was going on.
Jiang Yichen stood quietly to the side, his eyes deep and focused, as if he had been watching my every move. His figure appeared exceptionally tall and straight in the dim light, like a steady mountain, silent yet full of power.
His expression was calm, revealing almost no emotional fluctuation, but I knew he was already considering his next move. His eyes seemed to see through everything, taking in every detail and quickly transforming it into a clear train of thought.
After a moment, he spoke, his voice deep and powerful, each word sounding carefully considered: "Sister Li, I won't punish you, but you must move to the safe house with the cleaning lady. You are no longer safe, and you are important witnesses."
His tone contained no threat, yet carried an undeniable authority.
The pregnant woman looked up, a flicker of surprise and gratitude in her eyes, but it was quickly overwhelmed by fear. Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only nodded, her voice weak: "I...I understand."
He nodded slightly, turning his gaze to me with a hint of inquiry and tacit understanding in his eyes. I nodded gently, indicating my agreement with his decision. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile, before he returned to his calm demeanor.
Then, he said in a calm and firm voice, "But until things are resolved, you must stay in the safe house and have no contact with the outside world. This is for your safety and also for atonement."
The pregnant woman lowered her head, her hands clenched tightly together, her voice trembling: "Thank you... thank you all."
She visibly relaxed, but her eyes still held unease: "Then... what about my child?"
After a moment of silence, he said, "Your child's financial situation is not a concern, but he will be a witness later..."
"Okay."
The pregnant woman finally nodded, tears welling up again, but this time, there was a hint of gratitude in her eyes.
I took out my phone and quickly dialed Xu Sisi's number. The call was answered quickly, and Xu Sisi's voice came through: "What's up? Any new developments?"
I briefly explained the situation to her, my tone calm and clear: "Sisi, the pregnant woman, Li, has confessed that the cleaner was bribed by the Jin family. We need to act quickly. Are you ready?"
Xu Sisi's voice immediately turned serious: "Understood, I'm already taking notes. Be careful, I'm on standby."
After hanging up the phone, I felt a little more at ease. Xu Sisi's focus and determination reassured me; she always provided me with the strongest support at crucial moments.
Jiang Yichen walked to my side and said in a low voice, "Next, we need to formulate a detailed plan. The Jin family won't give up easily; we must get ahead of them."
I nodded, my gaze resolute: "Yes, this time, we cannot let them succeed again."
He looked at me, a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "You are very calm and decisive. With you here, I feel things will go much more smoothly. You are my wife, after all."
That evening, Jiang Yichen sat by the bed, patiently listening to his grandmother speak, a gentle smile on his face. Although his grandmother's voice was a little weak, her tone revealed undisguised joy: "Thanks to Lin Shu for taking care of me these past few days, otherwise my old bones really wouldn't have been able to hold on. Now that my birthday has passed and I'm in a good mood, you two have to come back and have a meal with me so I can have a good look at you."
After hearing this, Jiang Yichen's eyes flashed with a hint of heartache, but it was quickly replaced by tenderness.
He naturally took my hand, which was sitting beside him, and said softly, "Grandma must miss us. Let's go back and keep her company as soon as possible." His voice was low and gentle, as if he was afraid of disturbing something.
I felt the warmth of Jiang Yichen's hand, and a wave of warmth washed over me. I gently squeezed his hand back, a slight smile playing on my lips, my eyes filled with concern for my grandmother: "Yes, Grandma has worked so hard these past few days, we should spend some quality time with her."
Jiang Yichen nodded, his gaze still fixed on his grandmother's face, as if to confirm her condition. His grandmother smiled and waved her hand, "I'm fine, don't worry. It's just that I'm getting old, and my health isn't what it used to be. But with you all here, I feel much more at ease."
As I listened to my grandmother's words, I felt a pang of sadness, but even more so, a surge of warmth.
"Momo, actually, about the past..."
I felt like my grandma wanted to tell me something, but she didn't say it in the end.
She quietly took out her phone and quickly sent a message in the studio group: "Grandma isn't feeling well, so I have to go back and have dinner with her tomorrow. You guys take care of your work first, and contact me anytime if there's anything urgent."
I put down my phone, my gaze falling out the window, my thoughts drifting away. During this time, the studio was shut down, everyone was forced to disperse, and work progress was affected.
Even so, the team's cohesion remained unaffected. Whenever I needed help, Xiaotian and the other teammates were always the first to respond, as if we were still sitting in the same office, with no distance between us. When Xiaotian and Xu Sisi heard I was going to see Lin Shu, they immediately asked to come with us, and I agreed.
Just a few days ago, Little Sweetie posted a photo of her dinner in the group chat, with the caption, "Although the studio was shut down, life has to go on. You need to be well-fed to have the energy to fight."
The photo showed a bowl of steaming noodles with a small dish of pickled vegetables beside it. Simple, yet comforting. I couldn't resist commenting, "Looks delicious! I'll come over for dinner sometime." Sweetie immediately replied, "You're welcome anytime, even if you bring your partner!"
Thinking of this, a smile crept onto my face again. I glanced down at my phone screen; Little Sweetie's profile picture was a round, chubby cat, smiling with its eyes half-closed, looking exceptionally cute. The profile picture was practically identical to Little Sweetie herself, always radiating a reassuring aura.