Xiong Yufang huddled in the small, dimly lit room, the walls around her seemed to be crushing in on her, making her feel incredibly suffocated. Her body was shivering like a candle in the wind, and every tremor was accompanied by the throbbing of fear in her heart. Her eyes were wide and bloodshot, staring at the broken suitcase in the corner, her thoughts tangled like a mess. She knew that she had to escape from this place as soon as possible, otherwise she would be unable to escape once the police tracked her down.
She stood up in a panic, but her legs were weak from excessive fear, and she almost fell to the ground when she stumbled. She couldn't care less, her hands trembled as she began to pack her bags. Her movements were hurried and haphazard, shoving clothes, jewelry, and other items haphazardly into her suitcase, with no regard for their value or use. The fake designer clothes that she once considered treasures were crumpled into a ball, and the expensive fake jewelry clashed with each other making a piercing sound that stood out in the silence of the room.
In the process of cleaning up, her hand inadvertently touched a child's small toy that Xiao Xue's child had left behind when she came to play earlier. Her movements froze instantly, and a complex look flashed in her eyes, one of horror and guilt, but it was quickly overshadowed by greed and selfishness. She threw the toy aside viciously like a hot potato, as if she could get rid of the condemnation within her heart.
Xiong Yufang was well aware of the gravity of her crime, and every detail was like the devil's sharp claws, scratching her conscience deeply. She tried not to think about the terrible consequences, but the images of the children's agonizing struggles lingered in her mind like ghosts. Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, bean-sized beads of sweat rolled down her cheeks and dripped onto the dusty floor, splattering tiny specks of dust. Her breathing was rapid and heavy, and every gasp seemed like a feeble struggle against the fear within her.
As she packed her bags, she kept calculating an escape route in her mind. She thought of escaping to a remote town, hiding in the deep forests, or sneaking abroad to start a new life incognito. However, every plan seemed to be full of uncertainties and risks, and she didn't know if she could really escape from the police. Her heart struggled fiercely between despair and fluke, at one time feeling that she still had a chance of survival, and at another time gripped by endless fear.
In order to destroy the evidence, Xiong Yufang began to frantically rummage through every corner of the room. She found all the notes, debit notes and other items related to Xiao Xue and threw them into an iron basin. Her hands trembled so much that it took her a lot of effort to light the lighter when she lit the fire. The flames blazed up, reflecting her terrified face. She watched the evidence turn to ashes in the fire, but there was no relief in her heart, instead, she was more afraid. She was worried that the police would find the evidence through other means and bring her to justice.
In the process of destroying the evidence, her cell phone suddenly rang, the sharp ringtone was like a sharp blade, cutting through the silent air, scaring her almost out of her mind. She looked at the cell phone screen in horror, which displayed an unfamiliar number. She hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the phone with a trembling voice. A low voice came from the other end of the phone, ''Are you Xiong Yufang? We know what you did, if you don't want to be caught, prepare the money and we will help you escape." Hearing this, Xiong Yufang's face turned as white as paper, she didn't know whether the other party was real or not, whether it was a trap set by the police, or whether it was really someone who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to extort her. She said in a trembling voice, "Who are you? How do I know if I can trust you?" The other party sneered and said, "You don't have a choice, if you don't cooperate, we'll tell the police what you've done." After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Xiong Yufang held the phone and sat paralyzed on the ground, her eyes filled with despair. She didn't know what to do, she didn't have much money left and couldn't fulfill the other party's demands. But if she didn't agree, she was afraid that the other party would really tell the police about her. Her heart was in a deep tangle and fear, as if she was in a dark abyss, unable to find a single way out.
Just then, she heard a siren coming from outside. The sound of that siren was like a life-saving talisman, causing her heart to stop instantly. She jumped up in panic and looked around, trying to find a hiding place. Her eyes landed under the bed, and she dove in without hesitation, her body pressed against the floor, not daring to breathe. Her ears were pressed to the ground, listening for movement outside, the sirens were getting closer and her heart was beating faster and faster, as if it was going to jump out of her throat.
The police car stopped underneath the rental house, the sound of the car door opening and the police officers' neat footsteps were clearly transmitted into Xiong Yufang's ears. Her body kept trembling, her hands tightly covered her mouth, afraid that she would make a little noise. She heard the police officers walking up the stairs, and each footstep sounded like a heavy step on her heart. She closed her eyes and kept praying in her heart that the police would not find her.
The policemen came to the door of Xiong Yufang's room, knocked hard on the door, and shouted, "Xiong Yufang, are you home? We are the police, please cooperate with the investigation." Xiong Yufang hid under the bed, too scared to make a sound. The policemen waited for a while, and when they saw that no one responded, they began to bang on the door. The moment the door was slammed open, Xiong Yufang's body shook violently, and she knew her end was near.
The police rushed into the room and quickly launched a search. Their eyes were sharp and their movements agile, leaving no corner untouched. Xiong Yufang hid under the bed and watched in horror as the policemen's feet moved back and forth across the room. Her breathing was rapid, sweat soaked through her clothes, she felt like a lamb to the slaughter, only waiting for the judgment of fate.
Suddenly, a hand reached under the bed and grabbed Xiong Yufang's ankle. Xiong Yufang screamed in terror and struggled desperately. But she was nowhere near as strong as the police and was soon dragged out. She was escorted by the police to stand up, her eyes filled with fear and despair. She saw the serious expressions of the police officers and knew that she could no longer escape.
Xiong Yufang was brought back to the police station, and all the way there her body was trembling. Her eyes were dull, as if she had lost her soul. She knew that what awaited her would be the severe punishment of the law, and that her greed and selfishness had finally pushed her into the abyss of destruction.
In the police station, Xiong Yufang was put into the interrogation room. The interrogation room was dimly lit and filled with a depressing atmosphere. She sat on a chair, her hands handcuffed to the table, her body still trembling. Her eyes were filled with fear, not daring to look straight ahead. She knew that she was about to face a harsh interrogation by the police, and her crimes would be revealed one by one.