Bei Ran naturally did not want Gu Qingchen to see any traces; she had long been accustomed to putting on a facade of strength in front of him!
Moreover, she would not bring any negative emotions to him.
She had always been a good wife, offering him a cup of hot tea and his favorite dishes after a long day of work.
This home was always so warm.
But his fingers, with a uniquely thin layer of calluses, brushed gently across her face—previously struck by Qian Zhi Ling—like a breeze, as light as a dandelion brushing against her skin.
Bei Ran instantly felt deeply moved, constantly reminding herself not to ask for any emotional attachment from Gu Qingchen, as that was the way to happiness.
But at this moment, there was a subtle feeling, perhaps from the busyness of the day, she actually felt a bit inclined to lean on the broad shoulders of a man.
However, recalling the divorce agreement she had signed, she immediately snapped back to reality.
Bei Ran smiled and said, "Husband, I’m going to take a shower first; I met a big client today, and I wore makeup..."
She knew that Gu Qingchen, when physically close, did not like the scent of makeup on her face and body.
Gu Qingchen watched as Bei Ran’s figure headed to the bathroom, his fingertips still feeling the warmth from her cheek.
Clearly, she did not want him to know about the grievances she suffered outside!
Bei Ran splashed cold water on her face, urging herself to completely wake up.
What are you doing? Bei Ran, you’ve signed the divorce papers, why are you still harboring tender feelings?
Furthermore, can you be sure the emotions he gives you is tenderness, and not just a pitiful charity?
After the bath, she looked at herself in the mirror, the marks on her cheek were no longer conspicuous.
When she came out of the bathroom and entered the bedroom, she saw that Gu Qingchen was already asleep!
He had a good routine; when he was not on night duty, he would go to bed early.
Bei Ran never disturbed him at this time; she gently lied beside him, watching him peacefully asleep, not knowing how much longer they would share the same bed.
Of course, she dared not ask him about the lawyer handling the divorce.
All she could do was wait for him to hand her the divorce papers.
The next morning, when Bei Ran got up, Gu Qingchen had already gone to work at the hospital.
She also hurriedly freshened up and went to work at the Earth Wedding Company.
Just as she entered the elevator, a pair of long legs stepped in, and then, naturally, no one else dared to enter the elevator.
Because the domineering man taking the elevator was none other than Tang Baijin!
Tang Baijin lifted her face with one hand, carefully examining it to see if there were any remaining marks from being hit by Qian Zhi Ling; his eyes were filled with heart-piercing pain, "Why didn’t you tell me?"
Bei Ran remembered the way Gu Qingchen stared at her last night, deep as the Aegean Sea, inscrutable yet not calm, good at hiding himself!
Did he also know? Had he also felt heartache for her?