When she uttered Shi Che’s name, her heart felt as though countless fine needles were piercing it directly, stabbing at her heart, causing pain so intense she could almost hardly breathe.
Ling Yunshu’s hands also clenched tightly, she slightly averted her eyes, speaking softly, "Xiaxia, you know, after all, you and Shi Che were once married... so..."
She didn’t answer directly whose idea it was, but what she said made it quite clear.
It was Shi Che’s idea.
Did he not want her to stay because she was an eyesore to him? Or because he wanted to spare his elder sister the heartache? Or perhaps, was he worried she would hinder their happy life?
But ever since she had decided to divorce, she had never once thought of disturbing them. Would she still be an obstacle to him?
Ling Chuxia bowed her head again, unable to hold back the tears that fell. She quickly closed her eyes and wiped away the tears with a swift hand movement, suppressing a sob, she said hurriedly, "Elder sister, I... I’ll consider it. For now, I need to go."
After she spoke, she didn’t wait for Ling Yunshu to respond and turned around, walking away quickly.
Ling Yunshu stood still, watching Ling Chuxia leave in haste. The image of her recent tears came to mind, causing her body to slightly shake, but it was only for a moment before she returned to her composed self.
Having reached this point, she was beyond concerns of whether or not she was deserving. She was simply trying to reclaim what was hers.
Steadying herself, she turned around, wanting to return to the ward, but as soon as she reached the doorway, Shi Che emerged from inside.
Ling Yunshu reflexively looked in the direction Ling Chuxia had gone, making sure she was out of sight before her tensed heart relaxed. Turning back to face Shi Che, she smiled softly, a beautiful smile graced her features, "Why have you come out?"
Shi Che, with his handsome face void of expression, glanced at her coolly and uttered, "I have something to tell you."
Leaving these words behind, he brushed past her shoulder and walked off. Ling Yunshu’s expression flickered with surprise. Taking a breath, she then lifted her feet to follow Shi Che.
Shi Che walked on until he reached the end of the hallway before stopping and turning to face Ling Yunshu.
Ling Yunshu couldn’t help but halt her steps as well, lifting her dark eyes to meet Shi Che’s. His eyes were deep and somber, like the stars in the dark night sky or the vast sea, unfathomable and impenetrable, stirring an involuntary sense of oppression that made others tremble.
With her teeth gently biting her lower lip, Ling Yunshu then curved her lips into a soft smile and asked in a tender voice, "What did you want to tell me?"
Shi Che’s deep black eyes narrowed, his gaze slowly emitting an icy chill, and as he slightly parted his thin lips, his words were far from polite, "Ling Yunshu, stop taking liberties."
The gleam in Ling Yunshu’s eyes flickered, her brows lightly knitting together. She knew exactly what Shi Che was referring to—her telling Mrs. Shi that he had agreed to the engagement.
This morning, although he hadn’t admitted to it, he hadn’t denied it either. She had thought that for the sake of Mrs. Shi, he might agree tacitly... But unexpectedly, he had come to warn her.
Ling Yunshu’s hands clenched in an instant.
Shi Che was truly unyielding towards her... so merciless that he would not give her even the slightest chance. Yet, the more he was , the more relentless her heart became!