My husband disappeared after a flash marriage, but I am pregnant with his child

Chapter 171 Lin Xingran's Betrayal

Qiao Qin was wearing a simple white dress today, the hem of the dress swaying slightly with her movements, like a blooming lily.

Her eyes were full of concern. When she saw the deep fatigue between Huo Yan's brows, her heart couldn't help but tighten, as if an invisible hand had pinched it hard. Then, she gently walked to Huo Yan's side, leaned over slightly, and stretched out her hand to smooth the wrinkles between his brows.

"I was worried about you, so I came to see you."

Qiao Qin's voice was gentle yet carried a hint of heartache. That voice was like a spring breeze, gently brushing across Huo Yan's heart.

Huo Yan raised his head and looked at Qiao Qin with eyes instantly filled with warmth.

He put down the documents in his hand, reached out and held Qiao Qin's slender hand, and said, "I'm fine, don't worry, everything will be fine."

Qiao Qin shook her head, the worry on her face not diminishing at all: "But, I always feel like you seem to be hiding something from me and doing something very dangerous."

Her eyes were fixed on Huo Yan, full of inquiry and anxiety, as if she wanted to see through the secrets deep in his heart.

Huo Yan sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "Really, don't think too much, I just have some difficult problems at work that need to be dealt with, there is nothing dangerous."

As he spoke, he pulled Qiao Qin to sit on the sofa next to him and let her sit next to him.

Qiao Qin bit her lip and frowned slightly: "No matter how important your work is, you have to take care of your health. Look at you, you look much more haggard these days."

Her fingers gently stroked Huo Yan's cheek, her eyes full of heartache.

Huo Yan held Qiao Qin's hand, placed it on his lips and kissed it gently: "Well, I understand. I will rest after I finish this matter. I promise."

Qiao Qin hummed softly, then opened her mouth, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. Finally, she continued, "Um...um, I noticed that Xiao Ran seems to be a little bit abnormal recently."

Her voice grew low and full of worry.

Huo Yan frowned, his tone showing a little more worry: "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

There was a flash of doubt in Qiao Qin's eyes, and she said in a low voice: "She has been holding her mobile phone and looking out the window in a daze these past two days. From time to time, she has a frightened expression, as if she is troubled by something. But when I asked her, she didn't say anything." As she spoke, she frowned and looked distressed.

Huo Yan pondered for a moment, his eyes becoming deep: "Could it be because she just gave birth and hasn't recovered physically and mentally yet?"

Qiao Qin shook her head, with a hint of anxiety in her voice: "I don't know either, but I'm really worried about her. Xiaoran is not like this usually, this time she must be hiding something big from us."

Huo Yan seemed to have thought of something, a hint of darkness flashed across his eyes, and then he said in a deep voice: "I'm worried that the kidnappers who kidnapped you last time will do something bad to you and Xiao Ran, so I want to install a camera in the ward, is that okay?"

His expression became serious and his tone became solemn.

When Qiao Qin heard this, she frowned even more tightly, and her tone became more hesitant: "This is not good, if Xiaoran finds out, she will definitely be angry. Besides, will this violate her privacy?"

Huo Yan held Qiao Qin's hand, increased his strength, and said, "This is also for her safety. We have to find out what happened so that we can better protect her. And as long as we don't tell anyone about this, Xiao Ran won't know."

Qiao Qin bit her lip and thought for a while, with a flicker of hesitation in her eyes: "Okay, but you must be careful not to let Xiao Ran get hurt."

"Then why don't you just not tell her?" Huo Yan spoke up immediately, and then advised: "It's okay, you can watch the surveillance video, and besides, aren't you worried about Xiaoran's current situation? Only by finding out the cause can we prescribe the right medicine and help her get better quickly."

A firm look flashed in Qiao Qin's eyes, and she nodded, "Okay, I'll keep an eye on it. I hope to find the cause as soon as possible and let Xiaoran return to normal."

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Two days later.

In the VIP ward, the sunlight tried hard to penetrate the thick clouds, but it could only cast a few faint rays of light.

Lin Xingran lay on the bed, leaning against the pillow, her delicate face full of sorrow, as if shrouded by an invisible dark cloud. The white sheets set off her pale complexion, making her look even more tired and worried.

"Ding-dong-"

Lin Xingran lay quietly on the hospital bed, staring at the ceiling with empty eyes, her thoughts intertwined like a tangled mess. At this moment, a message alert sound suddenly rang in her ears, breaking the silence in the ward.

Her heart suddenly trembled, as if struck by an invisible electric current. At that moment, her body tensed up unconsciously, and every muscle seemed to tell of the fear and anxiety in her heart.

After a while, Lin Xingran reluctantly stretched out her hand, her movements slow and hesitant, as if she was being held back by an invisible force. Her fingers trembled slightly as she reached for the phone beside the bed. When her fingertips touched the cold shell of the phone, her heart tightened.

She picked up her phone, turned on the screen, and her eyes were instantly attracted by the unfamiliar number.

【Have you thought it through? 】

Those few simple words hit her heart like a heavy hammer. She bit her lip, frowned, and her heart was full of confusion and helplessness.

[I've told you many times, don't bother me anymore.] Lin Xingran's eyes flashed with annoyance, and she quickly typed on the screen, as if venting her inner anger.

The next second, I saw the strange phone number calling me directly.

The flashing caller ID on the phone screen was like a demon with bared fangs and claws, rushing towards her. She hesitated for a moment, her finger lingering on the answer button, as if making a difficult decision. Those few short seconds seemed like centuries to her. Finally, she took a deep breath and clicked the answer button.

"It's me." Just two words, but they sounded like thunder in Lin Xingran's ears.

Her pupils shrank slightly, and she instantly recognized that the person on the other end of the phone was the kidnapper who had kidnapped her. Her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to jump out of her throat. Fear surged into her heart like a tide, drowning her in an instant.

"Do you remember what I said that day? Help me get something from Huo Yan's office. When do you plan to take it out?" The cold voice came through the phone, without a trace of emotion, like a sharp dagger, piercing Lin Xingran's heart. Every word seemed to carry a piercing chill, making her shudder.

Lin Xingran's eyelids twitched. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and use a delaying tactic. Her voice suddenly became weak.

"I just gave birth to a baby and I can't be discharged from the hospital for the time being." There was a slight tremor in her voice, like a fallen leaf shivering in the cold wind.

however.

The other party sneered: "Don't try to lie to me. It's been almost two weeks. You know best how your physical condition is. Think about your newborn baby. If you don't want her to get hurt, it's best to do what I say."

The threatening words, like the whisper of a devil, echoed in Lin Xingran's ears. Every word was like an invisible rope, tightly strangling her throat, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Lin Xingran was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect that the other party knew her situation so well. She couldn't help but look around, her eyes full of fear and suspicion.

Her eyes wandered around every corner of the ward, trying to find the figure that might be hiding. Her heartbeat became faster and faster, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She began to wonder if he was nearby, but after recalling her memories of the past few days, she did not find any suspicious figures.

"What do you want?" She took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calmer, and asked in a deep voice. But the slightly trembling ending still betrayed her inner fear.

The other party quickly replied, "I want you to go to Huo Yan's office, get me an old diary, and hand it to me."

Journal?

There was a flash of doubt in Lin Xingran's eyes. She originally thought that the other party would ask her to steal some important business secrets, but she didn't expect it was just an ordinary diary.

This request surprised her greatly, and her doubts grew even stronger.

"What do you want this for?" Lin Xingran couldn't help but ask, her voice full of confusion and curiosity.

However, the other party refused to answer, but just said: "Just let you do it. After this matter is over, I won't bother you and your child again." The firm tone did not give Lin Xingran any room for bargaining.

Lin Xingran pursed her lips, a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes, and finally she gradually became determined.

For her child's safety, she had no other choice.

"Okay, tell me the time and place of the transaction." There was a hint of determination in Lin Xingran's voice, as if she was ready to face all the unknowns.

She was talking to the mysterious person on the other end of the phone, not knowing that this scene had already been seen by Qiao Qin and Huo Yan. At this moment, in another room, Qiao Qin and Huo Yan were watching all this through the surveillance screen, both of them were shocked and their expressions were very complicated.

Qiao Qin quickly spoke, her face full of anxiety, wanting to explain for Lin Xingran.

"That's not the case. Xiao Ran was just too worried about the baby's safety, so she was bewildered for a moment. I'll go and explain it to her."

As Qiao Qin spoke, she took two anxious steps forward, ready to go to the ward to find Lin Xingran immediately. Her eyes were full of concern and worry, as if she was afraid that Lin Xingran would get hurt.

Just as Qiao Qin was about to walk out, Huo Yan grabbed him. His expression was calm, but his deep eyes showed unconcealed disappointment. He said in a deep voice.

"No need, we can use their own trick to lure that mysterious man out." Huo Yan's voice was low and firm, as if he had already made all the plans.

Qiao Qin stopped and turned to look at Huo Yan, her voice trembling with worry: "Are you okay?"

Her eyes fell on Huo Yan's face. Xiao Ran was his biological sister after all. Although there were some misunderstandings and their relationship broke down, now that she was leaning towards an outsider and even wanted to steal Huo Yan's things...

She didn't know what the diary was used for. Since the other party had gone to so much trouble to buy it, she guessed that its value must be very important to Huo Yan.

Huo Yan sighed, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes: "I'm fine, I just didn't expect Xiao Ran to be like this. But no matter what, she is still my sister, I will find a way to solve this matter."

There was a hint of helplessness and sadness in his voice. After all, she was his own sister. Even though there were some misunderstandings and their relationship broke down, the bond of family affection could never be severed.

Qiao Qin sighed softly and hugged him with her arms. "Don't be sad, you still have me and Siqian. No matter what happens, we will always support you." Her voice was gentle and firm, like the warm sun in winter, bringing a touch of warmth and comfort to Huo Yan.

Huo Yan's brows relaxed slightly, and he hugged Qiao Qin tightly, with such strength that it seemed as if he wanted to integrate her into his bones and blood, never to be separated, and he hummed softly.

"I still have you." His voice was full of gratitude and dependence, as if at this moment, Qiao Qin was his only support.

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