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On the night of December [-]th, Finch was trying to get through to John, who was standing on the roof, blocked by Mark Snow and Detective Carter.Mark Snow was John's former boss, and Agent Snow was in charge of assigning tasks to John in the CIA until that time...he told John about his partner Kara Stanton's rebellion...

****Please play the video in the author's words, thank you****

“[Hello, John.]”

"【mark.】"

"[So glad you're alive.]"

"【I think you too.】"

“[Didn’t think you’d come to New York, thought you’d be hiding in a cabin in the woods…maybe in Montana.]”

“[What do you want, Mark.]”

“[It’s time to go home, John. Let it go.]”

"【You know that's impossible.】"

After a gunshot, John was surprised to find that he was not injured, so he began to resist and shot Snow.When the shot rang out again, John discovered that the shooter was a sniper, and he was covering him.Snow also shot at John under the cover of the car, but at this time John had already started to flee.Just as John fled, the gunfire stopped.

He got through to Finch, who told him that Detective Carter had given Snow his location, and that he was on his way to the scene, so John could hold on.John was actually unharmed, and he wondered who helped him?This person must be a sniper, must be a very good sniper, and this person must know him.So... who is it?

Could it be Wu Lin who disappeared two months ago?

John quickly crossed out Wu Lin's name.Wu Lin may be a trained person, but she is a novice after all. If she wants to snipe with such precision, she must have a lot of training.Two months, what can change?

After running to the first floor of the parking lot at the fastest speed, he began to retreat, but a very fast figure approached him, dragging him to a place where he could hide.He also wanted to resist, but because the movement was sudden and powerful, he didn't have time.Just when he was about to get rid of the entanglement, he saw the other person's face clearly.

It's Wu Lin.

She was carrying a sniper rifle on her back (Note 13), and the demeanor of her whole body had changed drastically from the last time John saw her.Two months, it seems that it can indeed change a person.It's just... this miserable look made John wonder, what happened?

The figure of Detective Carter passed in front of the two of them, and John secretly admired that the place Wu Lin had chosen was not bad. It was a visual blind spot that was often ignored, but there was enough time to evacuate if it was discovered.At this time, a small black car drove up in the parking lot, and John heard Finch's voice in the headset: "I'm here, Mr. Reese, where are you?"

John didn't make a sound, he was observing what happened to Wu Lin.Wu Lin reluctantly pulled out a smile that was uglier than crying: "John, your hitchhiker has arrived."

Wu Lin didn't answer the call, and neither did John.They all knew in their hearts that Wu Lin wanted to stay by their side, this time, perhaps even more targeted than last time.And...it must be Wu Lin's concealment.If Wu Lin asked to stay, John didn't think he would object, and he would even be a little happy in his heart, not to mention that Finch would object.Wu Lin's change may have been sudden, but he still felt that Wu Lin was just such a person with a strong sense of justice from the beginning to the end.For example, during the sniping, didn't she also hurt Agent Snow?

But... for some reason, Wu Lin didn't ask to stay.

John didn't want to say that either.After all, Wu Lin's staying would still bring them more or less inconvenience, such as having to pay attention to her all the time, even if he personally felt that this inconvenience was the reason why he wanted to keep her.And this time, her skill doesn't seem to be a problem.

Instead, Finch on the other end of the headset spoke: "Is this the person I thought of? Ms. Lin?"

Wu Lin took a deep look at John. For some reason, John felt a deep sadness.Finally, her eyes turned to Finch's car: "Finch, I'm back. I don't know, can I..."

The three of them became quiet again. Wu Lin seemed unable to speak, and just stood there, thinking about something absently.In the corner of John's eyes, he saw a figure flashing by, as if deliberately passing by but not being seen clearly, Wu Lin's face turned completely pale.Her hand rested on the other elbow automatically, the same motion John had seen in many frightened people.It's just that Wu Lin was better than those people, she didn't tremble.

For a while, Wu Lin didn't respond, until John heard footsteps.He grabbed the back collar of Wu Lin's clothes. He didn't expect Wu Lin to resist instinctively when she lost her mind. Her hands quickly clamped John's, and then she reacted and let go of John's hand.

Seeing Wu Lin's subconscious reaction, John couldn't help evoking a playful smile: "Are you coming?"

There was surprise in Wu Lin's eyes, she was no longer so scared, she nodded without speaking, and followed John's car.

****Roof****

Snow, who failed to find John, returned to the roof, and he had to check on Terry Evans.There, he saw the terrified eyes of Evans and two wounds on Evans' body, one was on the shoulder, maybe it was this that made him unable to continue to snipe John, and the other... was hit in the chest, and he was still shot at close range .Evans' heart couldn't beat anymore.And beside Evans, there was a note with only an address and time on it.

Snow looked at Evans' body coldly for a few seconds, and finally he stood up, put the address and time in his pocket, and held the sniper rifle in his other hand. The CIA's code: the mess has to be sorted out.

****on board****

After getting in the car, the three of them continued their awkward silence. From the rearview mirror, John saw Wu Lin's hesitant to speak, and touched her hair from time to time.Every time Wu Lin wanted to say something, she would put her hand on her left arm subconsciously, and then she would stay silent for a while before she could concentrate again. At this time, she would stroke her hair.

left arm.

John curled his lips, it's okay, there is still time.

Finch put Wu Lin in her previous place: "It's the same as before you left, maybe you should do some cleaning work."

Wu Lin forced a smile again: "I will remember."

When Finch and John were about to leave, Wu Lin's voice reached their ears again: "Thank you..."

John turned his head and looked at Wu Lin seriously: "Remember, Lin, you are not alone. If you want to talk about something, we are all here."

Wu Lin was about to speak, her eyes were moist, she bit her lip, nodded, and closed the door.

With her back against the door, Wu Lin couldn't help it anymore after two months of patience, and slowly slid to the ground, sobbing softly, looking very helpless.She is not alone...yes...she really is not alone...a demon is beside her, reminding her of the sins she has committed and the sins she will commit.

"Dingling bell", Wu Lin jumped up in shock and found that it was the mobile phone she was carrying.Wu Lin pinched the phone in horror, staring at the display screen, the other party's call was unknown.But... She just knew that it was that person, that devil!

Trembling, Wu Lin turned on the headset to answer the call, and it was indeed that person's voice: "Are you close?"

Trying hard not to show any emotion in her voice, she remembered that the person said that no matter what, she must not let others find out that she was afraid of this emotion.Not only will you lose the opportunity, but it will also increase the momentum of others.

"Yes."

There was silence for a while, and then the voice was a little encouraging, although Wu Lin still felt terrified: "Well done."

Wu Lin didn't answer the call, she seemed a little embarrassed: "Well...then...that's it. Don't call me, I will give you a task."

"Yes."

"Good night."

Wu Lin still didn't answer the call.Just clutching the phone tightly.She had to restrain herself at all times, not to let him discover her cowardice, let alone John and Finch discover him... Otherwise... As he said, he would get rid of everyone who exposed his whereabouts.

Walking slowly to the bed, stroking the sheets.It seems... It's been a long time since I slept in a real bed?

After lying down, Wu Lin stared blankly at the ceiling, unable to fall asleep.Just by closing her eyes, a nightmare scene could appear, with blood on her hands... She didn't even dare to turn over, for fear that if she turned over, she would see the face of that demon again.Stiff body, unable to rest.

Wu Lin finally stood up and looked at her phone. It was already three o'clock in the middle of the night.She rummaged through the refrigerator, trying to find the milk, but all the food was gone, probably because John and Finch had seen the expiration date and thrown it away.

She sat by the big window, curled up against the wall.Being able to rely on one side gave her a sense of security in her heart, even though the feeling of being watched was getting stronger.The feeling of tranquility made her hairs stand on end, and she kept telling herself that there was no danger here.She kept opening her eyes because of a little bit of abnormal movement, and now... she couldn't even sleep lightly...

The pain in my heart made my whole body ache, and my head hurt all the time, but maybe it was just because of insomnia. She knew these symptoms too well... But she couldn't get rid of it. Sleeping pills are forbidden to take. It should be said that any medicine is not allowed. Allowed.Sometimes... She really wanted to swallow the sleeping pills in one gulp, but first, if it was suicide, the sleeping pills were too ineffective.Second...she doesn't want to die yet.But more often, she really felt that she should die.Still... death doesn't make anything better.She couldn't even imagine what would happen if her mother found out.

Mother……

She has been questioning since two months ago... Is it worth it for her to participate in this?After all...is it worth it...

Wu Lin covered her face with her hands, she thought she would cry, but there was nothing... Only the sobbing a few hours ago made her realize that she could still cry.

In the opposite building, John saw Wu Lin's curled up figure, and was a little worried.Wu Lin's mood was not right at all.Of course... Wu Lin wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep at midnight.John also sat down by the window, hidden behind the wall.Seeing Wu Lin's emotions, John suddenly felt a familiar feeling again, but he didn't know where the familiar feeling came from.

After Wu Lin leaned against the wall and finally rested for a while, John also leaned against the wall.Wu Lin's attitude towards things reminded him of that time when he first returned to New York.

New York...not so long ago, was the enemy's back line.

Note 13: The author has no research on sniper rifles, so please make up your own brain... If you have to say it... just make up AccuracyinternationalAW□, the author's only sniper rifle that looks pleasing to the eye.