【Sweetheart Lover】

Chapter 123: Fork in the Road in the Dark

Walking into the dark fork in the road, everyone was instantly swallowed up by endless darkness. The darkness was like thick ink, ruthlessly covering all light, making people feel as if they were in an endless void.

Ruan Jianan took the first step cautiously, his voice trembling: "Everyone follow closely, don't get separated." His voice seemed hollow and weak in the darkness, and every word seemed to be swallowed up by the darkness. He took slow steps, tentatively landing with his front foot, and only dared to move his center of gravity after confirming that there was no danger. His heartbeat was particularly clear in the silence, and his breathing became rapid and heavy.

Lin Yanan tightly grasped the corner of Ruan Jianan's clothes, breathing rapidly and panic. Her hands were white from excessive force, and her body was tightly pressed against Ruan Jianan, as if he was her only lifeline in the darkness. Her eyes were wide open, but she could not see anything, only endless darkness. Her lips trembled slightly, and she sobbed softly from time to time.

Cheng Feng stretched out his hands, trying to feel the road ahead, and kept muttering, "I can't see anything here!" He waved his hands in the air, hoping to touch anything that could point him in the right direction. He staggered and almost fell several times. His voice was full of fear and anxiety, and every word was trembling.

Qin Hao relied on his hearing to try to distinguish the movements around him. He tilted his ears and listened attentively to every slight sound. His brows were furrowed, and his expression was serious and nervous. Although his steps were relatively stable, each step seemed extremely cautious, for fear that making a sound would attract unknown danger.

The stranger remained silent, and his steps seemed a little hesitant. His eyes flickered with hesitation and worry in the darkness, and he seemed to be in a fierce struggle. Although his breathing was steady, his tense body showed his nervousness.

Suddenly, Lin Yanan slipped and let out a scream. The scream suddenly sounded in the darkness, like a sharp blade cutting through the silent night sky, instantly breaking the original tranquility.

"Ah!" Lin Yanan's voice was full of fear and helplessness.

This shout made everyone's heart rise to their throat.

Ruan Jianan hurriedly turned around and tried to grab Lin Yanan, "Yanan!" His voice was full of anxiety.

Cheng Feng was frightened by the sudden scream, "What's wrong? What's wrong?" His voice became sharp because of fear.

Qin Hao also stopped, "Be careful!" His voice was short and powerful.

The strange man quickly approached the source of the sound.

In this panic, Lin Yanan felt her body falling continuously, as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss. Her hands desperately grasped in the air, trying to grab anything that could support her.

"Help!" Lin Yanan's voice was filled with tears.

Ruan Jianan finally grabbed one of Lin Yanan's hands, "Don't be afraid, Yanan, I'm holding you!" He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to pull Lin Yanan up.

Cheng Feng and Qin Hao also came over to help, "Hold on!"

The strange man shouted: "Be careful not to pull yourself down!"

Everyone worked together and finally pulled Lin Yanan up.

Lin Yanan collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, "Thank you, I thought I..." Her voice was full of relief and fear for surviving the disaster.

"It's okay, it's okay." Ruan Jianan comforted her.

However, after this ordeal, everyone became even more nervous.

Something seemed to be approaching quietly in the darkness, making subtle sounds.

"Shh..." Qin Hao signaled everyone to be quiet.

Everyone held their breath and listened carefully to the mysterious voice.

The sound was getting closer and closer, as if it was right next to them.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew from behind them, bringing a chill.

Everyone couldn't help but shudder.

"What on earth is this?" Cheng Feng's voice was filled with tears.