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At night, the villa was quiet.
I lay in bed, unable to sleep. I tossed and turned, my mind racing with memories from the past few days—from seeing the empty house after being released from prison, to Chen Mo's betrayal, to Empowerment's mysterious appearance, and everything that happened tonight... It all felt like a tangled mess that I couldn't sort out.
Suddenly, I recalled what Empowerment had said earlier, "Don't get involved in this matter anymore; it's too dangerous." Did Empowerment know something? Who exactly was he? What was his connection to all of this?
The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I felt. I decided to find Empowerment and get some answers.
I tiptoed to Empowerment's room and gently knocked on the door.
"Come in," Empowerment's voice came from inside.
I pushed the door open and saw Empowerment sitting by the window, holding a photograph.
"Still awake?" Empowerment set the photo down and turned to look at me.
I walked over to him, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Are you... hiding something from me?"
Empowerment was silent for a moment before responding, "Why do you ask that?"
"Something about what you said tonight and your expression..." I bit my lip. "It seems like you... know something, right?"
Empowerment stood up and walked to the window, gazing out at the dark night sky. In a calm tone, he said, "There are some things it's better for you not to know."
"But..."
"No buts," Empowerment interrupted me. "Right now, you just need to trust me. I will protect you and Nannan."
I wanted to say more, but Empowerment's gaze stopped me. His eyes were deep and resolute, as if holding countless words yet making it impossible to refuse.
I ultimately chose to remain silent. I knew that now was not the time to ask questions.
"Get some rest," Empowerment said, turning to walk towards the bed. "We have a long journey ahead tomorrow."
I smiled and nodded, then turned to leave the room, gently closing the door behind me.
I didn't know what kind of fate awaited me and Nannan.
But I believed that as long as Empowerment was with us, Nannan and I would be safe.
At least, that was my hope.
I returned to my room and lay on the bed, but sleep eluded me. I tossed and turned, my mind constantly replaying Empowerment's gaze.
That gaze made me feel uneasy.
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The next morning, I woke up early and packed a few simple belongings. I went to Nannan's room and looked at my son's sleeping face, filled with guilt and unease.
"I'm sorry, Nannan. Mommy has to take you away from here again," I whispered softly as I gently stroked Nannan's cheek. "But I promise, I will give you a stable home."
I composed myself and woke Nannan, taking him downstairs. Empowerment was already waiting in the living room, holding two tickets to City C.
"Let's go; I've made all the arrangements," Empowerment said as he took Nannan's luggage from me.
I looked at Empowerment, hesitating to speak. I wanted to clarify Empowerment's identity and understand why he wanted to help me, but in the end, I said nothing.
Perhaps when we arrive in City C, everything will have an answer.
The airport was bustling with people, and I tightly held Nannan's hand, glancing around vigilantly at everything around us.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen," Empowerment seemed to sense my unease and gently reassured me.
I forced a smile but remained silent.
The plane took off, soaring into the clouds. I watched as the city outside grew smaller, my heart filled with confusion and anxiety.
City C, an unfamiliar city—what awaited Nannan and me there?
After several hours of flight, the plane finally landed in City C. Empowerment and I led Nannan out of the airport to the taxi stand.
"Driver, take us to..." Empowerment was about to announce our destination when I interrupted him.
"Wait a minute." I looked at the familiar streets outside, filled with shock and doubt. "Why are we coming here?"
Empowerment did not answer my question; he simply said calmly, "You'll know when we get there."
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