Chapter 34: Chapter 33: Don’t Be Afraid, I Found You

Elliana Lyle finally saw clearly that this was a room filled with miscellaneous items, with walls and floor made of simple cement, no decoration at all.

In a corner of the room, there were stairs leading to the shop upstairs, as well as stairs going down to the lower level.

Without a word, Luna headed straight downstairs, and Elliana glanced back at the dark night outside the iron door. After hesitating for a moment, she chose to follow.

The lowest level still had cement walls and floor but was almost devoid of any clutter.

There was a door on the wall, likely leading to another room, beneath which dim light seeped through an ordinary wooden door. It was locked from the outside, but a key hung on a nail beside the door frame.

Crying. It seemed to be coming from inside!

Luna grabbed the key and unlocked the door.

As the door opened, a strange stench wafted out. She saw a girl sitting on a small bed, tears running down her face, staring at them in shock.

"Ah!" Elliana quickly covered her mouth, startled by the dim light and the girl’s disheveled appearance. She almost screamed.

This girl was none other than Rupert Zeller.

Luna stepped inside. Even the light from her phone’s flashlight was brighter than the small light bulb in the room. The furnishings were simple, an iron bed frame, a small table by the bed with empty bowls from leftover meals.

In the corner, a paint bucket served as a waste bucket, already overflowing.

Elliana finally saw this little girl clearly. She had injuries, bruises on her face, a mix of yellow and green hues. Her bright eyes were filled with fear, yet seemed to hold a glimmer of hope.

In this cold, damp basement, the girl was wearing only a plain white tee, stained with blood. Fortunately, the blanket was thick.

"Who... are you?" Rupert looked at the two, speaking in dialect, her voice hoarse and cracked.

Elliana’s eyes were filled with sympathy. She replied softly, "It’s me. You sent me a plea for help. Do you remember?"

Upon hearing Elliana’s words, the girl’s pupils shrank as if recalling something, nodding quickly, and burst into tears.

come to save her. She had

sent the distress message, her younger brother was delivering her meals, possibly busy because it was a market day, and

into the QQ account given by her uncle, hoping her uncle would rescue her, only

few words, she heard sounds in the stairwell. Terrified, she exited QQ immediately

her

I found you." Elliana sat by the bed, reaching out to hold

was emaciated, trembling all over as she cried. Elliana’s eyes involuntarily reddened, gently patting the little girl’s

Rupert. I have something to ask you." Luna directly faced the phone towards Rupert, asking, "Do you

Who?

too, only to see a middle-aged woman on the phone screen, with nothing remarkable about her appearance, but dressed

girl lifted her head from Elliana’s embrace, looking

Rupert nodded initially, then reluctantly gritted her teeth, "She’s my

aside. She began recording video and

did not answer immediately, instead casting

had to stop recording, saying earnestly, "I

what Luna intended, Elliana still encouraged by nodding

"Why are you locked in

have an abortion for me, but... an abortion requires signing, and my mom said she couldn’t bear the disgrace," Rupert spoke slowly, with a slight cough, frequently glancing towards the door, as if fearing

does this have anything to do with

I gave birth, she could sell the child for a lot of money, then split it with my family. My parents agreed, but I don’t want to have a baby. I want to go to

again at this point, sobbing, "Mom called me a disgraceful thing, and every time Dad came down, he

want to take her out!" Elliana said, moving to hold

"No."

will call the police for you. The police will come to save you. Remember,

Facing

the girl. Before leaving, she told her, "Remember, my name is Elliana. Remember to

with fear, "Sister, could you please take me with

the girl’s words, Elliana looked at Luna,

"Going with us makes no sense for you. You’d

one who came to save you. This originally had nothing to do with her. If she hadn’t responded to your plea for help, no one would know you were

laid her head on Elliana’s hand, crying, without

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