Chapter 295 - Monkey (2/2)

The heavy knock on the door interrupted them. Whoever it was, the heavy bang on the door was a sign the messenger had not brought any good news for them.

”ZEKE! ZEKE! LITTLE DEVIL!” Amara's voice came.

Wang Shi got down from bed. ”I will check,”

Honey snorted, ”Argh, she disturbed us. Mad woma--”

”HONEY!” Honey startled at Suyin's voice, ”Next time don't let me hear such things from your mouth.”

”But--”

”There's always a reason behind things.” Suyin was definitely not warm anymore, ”People call me baldy here, and I know you hate them for it. You call them mean. Why? Aren't you doing the same now?”

Wang Shi looked at them as Suyin reprimanded Honey yet teaching him a lesson. He opened the door.

”Zeke Zeke! Look what is there outside. A monkey! Monkey brought a message for you. Monkey brought a message for Zeke. Little devil--” Amara stick her tongue out at Honey, ”--have you ever seen a monkey? One of them looks like you. Little little monkey. Cute cute monkey. Monkey with a tail. Long tail. Furry tail.”

Luo came after her. His serious expression didn't go down well with Suyin.

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When Amara mentioned there's a monkey waiting for her, Suyin thought she's just saying like that. But to her surprise there really was a monkey waiting for her. Golden eyes, brown fur. The monkey sat on the floor in what seems like contemplating as he watched the humans.

Revon and his men surrounded it. They had sticks pointed to make sure it doesn't harm anyone. Especially the kids and women. Suyin skimmed her way through, stunned the monkey was barely bones, skin sagging. Had marks all over.

It was so frail that it couldn't even stand properly. It had a collar with lights blinking, and a baby clinging to its stomach. The baby had the similar fitted collar, lights flashing from it. Suyin could guess it was a mama monkey.

She took a step. Wang Shi held her wrist. ”Don't go. It can be a trap. See the thing tied to its back.

From where Suyin was standing she couldn't notice the cloth envelope tied to the animal's back. When Wang Shi mentioned, she c.o.c.ked her head.

The bold letter on the envelope reads, 'SUYIN'

”It's for me.”

”I'll get it,” Wang Shi took a slow step. Honey caught his trouser.

”Don't go. What if it bites you?”

Wang Shi patted Honey's head, ”I'll be careful. Promise.”

”I am looking forward to your gift. Don't let it bite you.” Honey let go of his trouser and reached up to take Suyin's hand. ”Call for me if you need help. I am here.” Though scared, his bravery was unmatched as he dared to take a few steps, dragging Suyin along to make sure Wang Shi is within reach. His other hand extended outwards to pull his father in worst case.

Surprisingly, the monkey mother didn't show any attribute linked to its species. It just sat and let Wang Shi take the envelope.

Suyin thought the mama would run away after what seems like delivering the package. It stayed. Honey instantly hugged Wang Shi's leg when he came back safe.

Amidst the curious eyes watching her, Suyin opened the envelop and dropped it. Staggering back. Wang Shi caught her.

The first thing that came out of it was James and Zeng's photograph. Badly beaten up. Tied at an unknown location.

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