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Duan Xiuying sprayed some colorless and odorless substance on the clothes in the wardrobe. During Ms. Tan's hospitalization, Duan Xiuying had used this substance to train dogs and cats for biting attacks. She was well aware that Ziya was allergic to smells, which is why she chose this particular drug to avoid causing any discomfort.
Duan Xiuying placed some of it in a cup. Ziya had deeply etched the image of the woman in black from the CD into her mind. Once the drug took effect, the residual memories would project before her eyes like scenes from a movie.
The plan had initially seemed successful; as long as she dealt with Ziya, Duan Xiuying could eliminate both of them and then take her own life as an act of revenge. However, an unexpected variable named Severe Cold repeatedly thwarted her schemes.
The previous owner of the villa had committed suicide, a story entirely fabricated by Duan Xiuying. This was also a clue that Severe Cold picked up from those nannies who brought their children along. Why Sun Meng would concoct such an absurd tale to scare Ziya led Severe Cold to question Sun Meng's character, resulting in the conversation between Ziya and Severe Cold at the porridge shop.
The woman in black from the CD was known to Duan Xiuying because Ziya was writing a novel called Lin Sisters, which featured a character resembling that woman. Duan Xiuying searched for images on her computer to create mischief. The process was something everyone knew how to do; Duan Xiuying's confession was recorded, and both Ziya and Severe Cold signed off on it as witnesses.
"Here, your scarf," Severe Cold said coldly as he handed the scarf to Duan Xiuying. Her eyes flickered with complex emotions; no one could tell what she was thinking now, but it hardly mattered anymore.
Sun Meng lay in a hospital bed, suffering from severe dehydration and physiological dysfunction. Ziya absolutely disliked being in hospitals; she had crawled out of bed countless times only to fall back again.
How could Severe Cold know about Ziya's aversion to hospitals? When they arrived at the hospital, Ziya's eyes reflected a hint of melancholy. Entering the intensive care unit, the low hum of medical equipment resonated deeply with Ziya.
Ziya pressed her fingers against the protective glass partition in the ICU, silently praying for Sun Meng's swift recovery. She truly wanted to frolic and go wild with Sun Meng again.
Severe Cold and Ziya also took a moment to visit Ms. Tan, who lay bedridden with a well-maintained face and a slender figure devoid of any smile, giving off an icy demeanor.
Ms. Tan began telling Ziya and Severe Cold a story...
"Long ago, I had a harmonious family with a father whom everyone admired and a beautiful, virtuous mother. My father skillfully managed our company, making it thrive. However, due to his frequent business trips, he rarely came home, which naturally led to neglect."
The larger the tree, the more it attracts attention, leading to various activities seeking it out. Behind every successful man, there is naturally a woman. With her father busy outside, some inevitable public welfare events naturally fell into the hands of those who had more free time.
During her lonely moments, she met a gentleman who was charming and refined. His humor and wit deeply captivated her, and their secret relationship soon became the subject of gossip among others.
Her parents divorced, and her father gave one-third of his assets as a post-divorce settlement to his ex-wife. Years later, the ex-wife suddenly appeared before her youngest daughter.
"I have breast cancer, and it's already life-threatening..."
Ziya and Severe Cold were taken aback upon hearing this. "You are Wan Yu?" They were overwhelmed with mixed emotions, never expecting to encounter a character from the story in the hospital. But then they recalled that Wan Yu was supposed to be dead...
Ms. Tan's teary eyes spoke volumes.
"Wan Yu's old illness recurred due to childbirth. The doctor's diagnosis stated lumbar disc displacement, osteoporosis from a previous car accident, and gynecological issues like pelvic inflammation."
"Why would you have a child if your health is poor?" Ziya was unsure whether to feel moved or sympathetic, tears streaming down her cheeks. Severe Cold quickly took out a tissue to help her wipe them away.
"There are two reasons for having a child. First, I wanted to give my beloved a child. Second, my sister is deformed and unable to bear children; for the sake of this family, I had no choice but to make this humiliating decision."
"Then why did you change your surname to Tan? And how did you end up in D City?" Severe Cold was worried that Ziya might touch on Lin Wanyu's painful memories. As she asked this question, he secretly felt anxious for Ziya.
"I took the surname Tan. When I learned that Li Darwen and my sister were in D City, I quietly took out my savings to buy a villa here. At that time, I only purchased the land; the construction of the villa had just begun. It took several years for the villa to be completed. To smoothly infiltrate D City, I fabricated the story about Lin Wanyu's death so that Li Darwen and my sister would lower their guard around me. However, after the villa was finished, my greatest desire in coming to D City was to see my child. Due to my limited mobility, I had to hire a nanny. In my mind, nannies were a source of anxiety; they often appeared honest but harbored ulterior motives. Just when I finally met the conditions to see my child, I received devastating news that I would never forget: the child was gone."
Severe Cold's heart tightened as he hurriedly asked, "Does the haunting in the villa have anything to do with you?"
Lin Wanyu's aged eyes flickered, and her wrinkled lips moved slightly as she said, "Look at what you're saying. Am I not just an old woman in a wheelchair? I may have the heart, but I lack the ability to do anything. There are plenty of idle people in your town; who wouldn't be envious of that luxurious villa? Who can resist the temptation of money?"
Stepping out of Lin Wanyu's hospital room, Severe Cold let out a sigh. "Did you understand what Lin Wanyu meant by her last sentence?" he turned to ask Ziya.
"What?" Ziya's attention was clearly elsewhere; she was thinking it should be time for Sun Meng to wake up and that she needed to call the company soon since her vacation had already exceeded the limit.
"Lin Wanyu was involved in the Li Darwen villa haunting incident; she just spent money on it, that's all."
"You’re not seriously considering putting handcuffs on her in her twilight years, are you?" Ziya stared at Severe Cold in shock. Wan Yu made her feel sympathy and admiration for her courage to live.
"Look at what you're saying. This is just a professional habit of mine; it doesn’t mean anything. Let bygones be bygones! This is part of the human ecological chain; we can't destroy it recklessly." Severe Cold's charming smile and humorous remarks left Ziya speechless. Though her youthful days were behind her, there was still a place in her heart for Severe Cold.
The two arrived at Sun Meng's intensive care unit, only to find that the patient was gone. A sense of unease gripped them both simultaneously.
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