In this sort of situation, her heart was faintly filled with fear, but he was always extremely patient. Knowing her fear, he would always make a thorough effort to completely reassure her before he would move into her.
So even though he took a lot from her, she had never felt as much pain as she did now. Each time, it felt like she was tumbling through Hell, yet she could never seem to reach the end.
Ling Chuxia’s hands tightly clutched the sheets, her head buried deep into the pillow, a touch of moisture appearing in her eyes, gradually soaking the pillowcase.
She didn’t know how much time had passed before everything finally ceased. Ling Chuxia still lay prone on the bed, not even lifting her head, fearing that Shi Che would see she had cried, which would only annoy him further.
Shi Che rose from Ling Chuxia’s body, noticing her body lying there shivering, with bruises marring her pale skin, quite a shocking sight. His gaze hardened severely, and his hand trembled unconsciously. However, his grip soon tightened, and he reined in his expression before turning and entering the bathroom.
Ling Chuxia lay quietly on the bed, motionless. She listened to the sound of the shower starting, then stopping, as Shi Che came out, dressed himself piece by piece, and finally left, slamming the door behind him. Only then did her fingers move slightly, and she let out the suppressed cries softly.
Two days later, it was time for the daily checkup requested by Mrs. Shi.
Ling Chuxia got up early, washed her face and brushed her teeth, then sat in front of the vanity, applying makeup with a powder puff. She always preferred light makeup, fresh and elegant. However, these past few days had been too exhausting, and she had cried all of last night, so her complexion looked particularly poor. Therefore, today, she had to make her makeup a bit heavier.
After finishing her makeup, Ling Chuxia stood up, walked to the wardrobe, and selected a suit dress that she usually wore. As she took it out, her gaze inadvertently glanced beside it, where the black evening gown hung inside, looking particularly out of place.
She had intended to wash it and return it to Ji Xinxin, but Ji Xinxin insisted on giving it to her. Although she hadn’t attended the event, those who had reported back said she looked as beautiful as a Heavenly Empress in this black gown, and she should rightfully be its owner.
Ling Chuxia wanted to refuse, but Ji Xinxin wasn’t someone who accepted rejection easily. She hung up the call directly, so Ling Chuxia had no choice but to temporarily keep the gown.
Now, catching sight of it unexpectedly, the first thing that came to her mind was the cold words Shi Che had said to her that night, "Don’t wear such clothes in the future."
Her hand paused for a moment, then reached out, took down the black gown, placed it into a bag, and put it away on the lowest shelf of the storage cabinet.