【Sweetheart Lover】

Chapter 191 Contradictions and Struggles

Lin Yanan and Ruan Jianan looked at each other in bewilderment. The request from the mysterious phone call had put them in extreme entanglement. The mysterious man's voice seemed to still echo in their ears. The words full of temptation but hidden danger were like invisible ropes, tightly binding their hearts.

"As long as you do what I say, all your problems will be solved. Your children will be safe, your financial difficulties will disappear, and everything will be back on track. But remember, don't tell anyone a word, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

If she followed the mysterious man's instructions, she might violate their principles and moral bottom line. Lin Yanan knew this very well, and her heart was full of contradictions and struggles. She thought of the innocent smile of her child and the warm family time she had. Those beautiful memories formed a sharp contrast with the current predicament.

"Jian'an, what should we do?" Lin Yanan asked in a trembling voice. Her eyes were full of helplessness and confusion, like a lamb lost in the darkness, eagerly seeking guidance.

Ruan Jianan held her hand tightly, trying to give her some strength. However, his heart was also in chaos. He looked at Lin Yanan, frowning, and fell into deep thought. He knew that this decision was related to the future of the entire family, and if he was not careful, it might be ruined.

"Yanan, I don't know either. But we can't give in easily. Maybe there is a bigger conspiracy behind this." Ruan Jianan's voice was low and hoarse, revealing his inner anxiety.

Lin Yanan nodded gently, tears welling up in her eyes. "But what can we do if we don't do it? The child is still so young, he can't live in fear."

Ruan Jianan hugged Lin Yanan in his arms and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, Yanan, we will definitely find a way."

At this moment, there was another unusual noise in the house, as if a pair of invisible eyes were watching them in the dark. It was a slight friction sound, like someone was gently pushing the furniture, or someone was approaching cautiously.

Lin Yanan and Ruan Jianan immediately became alert; their heartbeats quickened and their breathing became rapid.

"Jian'an, is that person coming?" Lin Yanan grabbed Ruan Jian'an's arm tightly, her voice full of fear.

Ruan Jianan took a deep breath and said, "Don't be afraid, I'll go take a look."

He picked up the flashlight beside him and walked carefully in the direction of the sound. With every step he took, his heart jumped into his throat. The living room was silent, with only his footsteps echoing in the empty room.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed past his eyes. He quickly shone his flashlight but saw nothing.

"Who's there? Come out!" Ruan Jianan shouted loudly, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

However, the only response he received was deathly silence.

Lin Yanan followed, her face as pale as paper. "Jian'an, I'm so scared."

Ruan Jianan comforted her: "It's okay, Yanan, maybe we are just too nervous."

Just then, the phone rang suddenly, and the sharp sound was particularly harsh in the silent night.

Lin Yanan and Ruan Jianan looked at each other, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.

Ruan Jianan slowly picked up the phone, and heard a mysterious man's sneer from the other end of the phone.

"How have you considered it? Time is running out. If you don't make a decision, the consequences will be serious." The mysterious man's voice seemed to come from hell, making people shudder.

Ruan Jianan gritted his teeth, "Who are you? Why do you do this to us?"

The mysterious man didn't answer and hung up the phone.

Lin Yanan and Ruan Jianan fell into deeper fear and confusion. They didn't know how many of their secrets this mysterious man knew, nor did they know what terrible things would happen next.

At the same time, Ruan Jianan's job was not getting any better. He kept sending out resumes and attending interviews every day, but he always came back disappointed. The family's financial situation was getting worse and worse, the savings were about to run out, and the mortgage and various payment notices kept coming in.

Lin Yanan also fell ill due to excessive stress. She lay in bed, looking haggard.

"Jian'an, I feel like I can't hold on any longer." Lin Yanan was very weak.

Ruan Jianan looked at Lin Yanan, his heart filled with guilt and pain.

"Yanan, you have to get better soon. We will definitely get through this difficult time."