"Boss, what are their orders?” one of the men questioned.
The big boss looked at me faintly. "Just leave her here. Nothing needs to be done."
"You’re right." One man walked toward me and squatted in front of me. "Judging by her situation, if she goes into labor now, I doubt she'll hold on for long."
After he said that, the big boss’ phone rang.
He answered the call, waited for the person on the other end to finish talking, and said hesitantly, "I don't think we should do this. It’s too cruel. I've already broken my own principles by hurting a pregnant woman.”
I had no idea what the person on the other end of the call said. However, the big boss looked impatient now and nodded. "Okay, I got it.”
He hung up and pointed at two of those men. "Hang her up."
"Huh?” One of them had his mouth wide open in disbelief.
The big boss frowned and said with irritation, "They ordered us not to let the baby in her belly come out."
"That's just too cruel." Everyone showed their disagreement.
Even though they were diabolical people, they still had their own principles. They would not accept orders that involved pregnant women and young children. If the other party that gave the order had not offered such a high price, they would not have accepted this job.
"Just do what you’re told! We'll quit after this. Don't you all want to go back to see your wives and children?"
Those words had the two men oblige obediently.
I lost all my energy to scream and could only look at the big boss with desperation in my eyes. I was hoping he could spare the baby inside of me.
However, he was not swayed one bit.
Moments later, I was hung and tied to a tree as the big boss left with his men.
The skies turned dark, and I could not see any traces o f light in this part of the outskirts. The helplessness in my heart spread boundlessly as I was left in the infinite darkness.
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