Price Of Passion (YiZhan)
Ep5
Xiao Zhan let out a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding. He carefully lifted the newborn in his arms, gently wrapped in a towel. She was crying and tiny.
Before he could say anything, the door brust open.
Zhuocheng rushed in, nearly slipping in his hurry. His eyes landed on the baby immediately.
Wang Zhuocheng
“She’s okay?” he asked, breathless.
Xiao Zhan
Zhan gave a small, tired smile. “She’s perfect.”
Wang Zhuocheng
“Let me hold her” cheng said softly, already reaching out.
Zhan nodded and carefully handed the baby over. The second she was in his arms, something in cheng shifted. His rough, serious face softened, and he rocked her gently, like he’d done it a hundred times before.
Xiao Zhan
“You really like kids that much, huh?” Zhan asked, watching him.
Wang Zhuocheng
Zhuo didn’t look up. “Yeah. Always have. They’re honest. And they deserve better than what this world usually gives them.”
Xiao Zhan
Zhan’s smile faded a little, his eyes dropping to his gloved hands.
Wang Yibo walks in, dressed in uniform, the usual serious look on his face. His badge was clipped to his chest.
Wang Yibo
“Doctor Xiao,” he said, his voice calm. “We’ve got another victim. Looks connected. I need to talk to you.”
Xiao Zhan
Zhan straightened immediately. “I’ll be right there.”
Yibo glanced at the baby in Zhuo’s arms, then at Zhan, the nurse had took away the woman. His eyes lingered, just for a second longer than necessary, before he gave a nod and walked out.
Xiao Zhan
Zhan let out a quiet sigh.
Wang Zhuocheng
“You okay?” Zhuo asked without looking away from the baby.
Xiao Zhan
“Yeah,” Zhan replied quietly. “Just… tired.”
Wang Zhuocheng
“Go. I’ll stay with her.” Zhuo said gently.
Zhan gave one last look at the baby, then turned and followed Yibo out into the hallway.
Xiao Zhan walked a few paces behind Wang Yibo, still tugging off his gloves, hands shaky but practiced.
Yibo’s long black coat swayed as he walked ahead with that usual calm, strict posture. he's kind of man that made people move out of his way without a word.
He didn’t turn around when he spoke.
Wang Yibo
“The victim’s a young woman. Late twenties. Same injuries as the others. bruised wrists, ligature marks, deep lacerations.”
Wang Yibo
His voice was low, steady. “She was dumped near an alley not far from the south gate.”
Xiao Zhan
Zhan’s brows furrowed as he caught up beside him. “Is she… alive?”
Wang Yibo
“Barely. She was brought in around twenty minutes ago.”
Wang Yibo
Yibo paused at the end of the hallway, finally turning to look at him.
Wang Yibo
“There were bite marks this time. Deep ones,” he added. “Different from the last few attacks.”
Xiao Zhan
Zhan swallowed hard. “He’s getting worse.”
Wang Yibo
“Or more confident.” Yibo said quietly.
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