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I was still shaken when Chen Duo approached me, asking, "Teacher, what's wrong?"
I stammered, "N-nothing." But then Chen Duo suddenly leaned in closer, his warm breath brushing against my ear. "Teacher, are you afraid of me?"
I felt a chill run down my spine and forced myself to remain calm. "How could that be? You protected me; I should be thanking you."
Chen Duo's breathing grew heavier, and I found myself backing away until my back hit the wall, leaving me nowhere to escape. "My stomach... why does it hurt so much?"
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through me, and a warm flow began to trickle down my thigh.
"Ah—" I screamed, collapsing helplessly to the ground.
Chen Duo's expression changed instantly as he quickly supported me and asked in a low voice, "Teacher, what's wrong?"
At that moment, just as Chen Duo held me up, my phone vibrated unexpectedly. My heart sank with an ominous feeling creeping over me.
Sure enough, I received a message from the killer. It was a photo of Pei Wen cooking in the kitchen. His silhouette was tall and strong, his broad shoulders exuding a sense of safety.
Yet it felt as if I had been struck over the head. This photo meant that the killer could infiltrate our home without either Pei Wen or me knowing.
And now that he was presenting me with demands, did it mean his target wasn't Pei Wen but me?
The more I thought about it, the more terrified I became, and a cold sweat broke out on my back.
Chen Duo seemed to notice something was off with me and asked with concern in his voice, "Teacher, what's wrong?"
I snapped back to reality and turned to look at him. Chen Duo's eyes were filled with sincerity, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it was just a facade.
I forced a smile. "It's nothing; I have something to take care of. I need to go."
As I took a few steps away, my phone vibrated again.
Startled, I nearly dropped it. This time, the killer sent just a few words—"Five million."
I gasped, feeling as if the blood in my veins had turned to ice.
Chen Duo leaned closer, concern evident in his voice. "Teacher, what's wrong?"
In a panic, I turned off my phone and feigned calmness. "It's nothing, I have to go."
Chen Duo followed me, helping me into the passenger seat. "Teacher, I really can't leave you like this."
I weakly shook my head, wanting to refuse, but Chen Duo had already closed the door.
The car drove smoothly, but my thoughts were in turmoil. I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something sinister hidden behind Chen Duo's innocent face. Coupled with the killer's messages, my anxiety deepened.
Perhaps the medication was taking effect; I drifted off to sleep without realizing it.
When I opened my eyes again, we were at my doorstep. Chen Duo stood beside me, and upon seeing me awake, he broke into a radiant smile. "Teacher, you're awake?"
Startled, I quickly got out of the car. "Thank you."
But Chen Duo remained still, watching me with an expression that seemed to hold back words.
His gaze made me uneasy; I forced a smile and asked, "What's wrong?"
He sighed softly. "Teacher, please go home and rest well."
Just as I was about to turn away, my phone rang again. It was a call from Pei Wen. His voice sounded particularly weary on the other end. "Honey, are you home now?"
"I've just arrived."
"That's good to hear. Do you know that Chen Duo just called me and said you weren't feeling well? I was worried something might happen to you."
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