。他抬手接起，刻意放轻了声音，避免惊扰到屋内的人。“Hello?”电话那头，立刻传来一道沉稳而带着学术气息的男声，正是凌岚远在英国大学的导师——Edmund。两人的对话，全程以英文展开：Edmund:Shen, I’ve been waiting for your call. The information you asked for earlier has made progress.
沈砚:How is it?Edmund:The records you mentioned are hidden very deeply. I can only get part of it, but it’s enough to confirm your guess.沈砚:Tell me.Edmund:
The person you’re looking for has a connection with the mysterious canyon you’ve been investigating. And… it’s related to the girl you mentioned.沈砚:...She can’t know about this yet.Edmund:You’re protecting her. But the truth won’t stay buried forever. Sooner or later, she will face it.沈砚:I just need more time.Edmund:
Be careful. The canyon is more dangerous than you think. Some secrets are not meant to be dug out.沈砚:I understand. Thank you, Professor.Edmund:Keep me updated. And watch your back.通话在沉默中结束。沈砚缓缓放下电话，指尖微微泛白。晨光落在他轮廓分明的侧脸上，却照不亮他眼底深处那片隐秘而沉重的暗涌。他转过身，望向凌岚房间紧闭的门。那通电话里的内容，是他未说出口的真相。也是与她心底的秘密，紧紧捆绑、绝不能轻易揭开的过往。而那片传说中的神秘峡
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