Stealing Your Heart

Inside the box was a life-like doll. Its eyes had been gouged out, leaving only the white part. There was a long opening in its belly, stitched up with hemp. It was covered with blood and its fingers had long pointed nails.

The doll looked real. Lin Xichen might be intelligent and brave but he was still a child.

Seeing the doll, he screamed in fright.

“What’s the matter?” Hearing her son’s scream, Lin Xinyan ran out and saw what was on the bed. She herself was shocked. She quickly pulled her son into her arms, covered his eyes and soothed him, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid. Mommy is here.”

“Mommy, what?” Lin Ruixi had showered, her hair was blown dry and she wore clean clothes. She was curious what had made her brother scream so loudly.

Lin Xinyan reacted quickly. Before her daughter saw what was on the bed, she pulled her into her arms and shielded her eyes.

Lin Ruixi was timid. If Lin Xichen was frightened on seeing it, she would be scared out of her mind.

Lin Xinyan could not figure out who would send such an object. All she wanted to do was to get rid of it as quickly as possible lest the kids were traumatized.

She patted her son, “Don’t be afraid, Mommy is here. You hold your sister. Mommy will close the box.”

Lin Xichen was scared stiff. He was still trembling a little. Nestled in his mother’s arms, he held her tight, saying, “Mommy, I’m scared.”

He did not dare to leave her side.

Lin Xinyan did not dare to look directly at the doll. It was not only a visual impact but also a psychological one. She had given birth to children. This was an abused doll and so it had a strong impact on her.

“Mommy.” Lin Xichen shivered, clutching Lin Xinyan’s clothes tight and not daring to move.

Lin Xinyan held the two children and backed slowly towards the door. She pressed the two children’s heads tightly against her body.

Zong Jinghao seemingly heard the commotion coming from the room. He came over while still putting on his clothes. He arrived at the door and his hands that was buttoning his shirt paused momentarily. Hurriedly he entered, gathered the kids in his arms and rushed out of the room.

Shen Peichuan came up to their rooms intending to ask them to lunch in the afternoon. Zong Jinghao handed the two children to him with instructions, “Watch them personally.”

“Is something the matter?” Shen Peichuan asked worriedly as the expression on Zong Jinghao’s face was troubling.

who could have done this.

he returned

motionless like a statue, staring at the horror

put his arms around her and buried her face in his chest. “Don’t

Xinyan closed her eyes, trembling slightly, “Who could have done

scared by the doll and at the same time, afraid of the person who

had two children and

Jinghao glanced at the foul object

by just leaning over a little. He held the blanket and jerked hard. The

which were wide and warm. Then he rubbed her spine and spoke soothingly, “It’s a toy, don’t be

but she did not

had happened. He looked solemn like

air. None of the men he sent out could find any trace

hiding. When

ourselves better in an open fight than

 Furthermore, there are surveillance cameras in the

frightened this time. His face was a little pale. He ran over and laid in Lin Xinyan’s arms. Lin Xinyan

Ruixi did not see it. She sat in a chair by herself, looking around, not understanding what was happening to everybody. Suddenly they are behaving so oddly.

afternoon sun lit up the hall. Perhaps it was the crowd or

and Su Zhan brought the hotel manager and the

when he was seen, there was only a back view.

staff member. It was not known yet if he could provide

Mr. Bai is here, he will show us due respect. Tell us everything you know. We don’t like to use brutal force but when necessary we will and people get crippled. Think carefully before

almost fell on his

and gave to me… 500 and asked me to deliver the box to the

Zhan scrutinized

The waiter shakily took out the five hundred from his pocket. They were stacked together and

was not high. If someone gave a tip of 500, which is equal to his salary for a few