Ling Chuxia’s resistance was actually very slight, so minor it was almost negligible, yet even such a small force was felt by Shi Che.
Shi Che’s body involuntarily shuddered, and his invasive actions paused as his dark eyes fixed, settling on Ling Chuxia’s hands.
Her hands were indeed pressed against his chest, carrying a faint hint of resistance.
Surprise flickered quickly across the depths of Shi Che’s eyes, followed by a sense of inexplicable joy that rapidly colored his heart.
Ling Chuxia had always been indifferent to him, no matter what he did or said. She could stand there numbly, as if nothing could elicit the slightest reaction from her, but now, she had responded.
Even though her response was an attempt to push him away, he was still overjoyed, so much so that he was stunned and didn’t know how to react.
The movement Ling Chuxia made to push Shi Che away was completely impulsive; she hadn’t even realized she was going to make such a gesture before her hand had already extended.
She pushed at Shi Che, and his movements abruptly stopped. His black eyes stared intently at her hands, silent.
Because his head was slightly bowed, Ling Chuxia couldn’t see his expression, but she could feel an increasingly icy chill radiating from his body, which made her shudder violently.
As her husband, Shi Che’s desire for her was his natural right, but she had resisted... Already full of anger, Shi Che’s face froze as she pushed him...
Having this thought, Ling Chuxia was instantly scared and withdrew her hands, her body trembling uncontrollably. Her lips quivered fiercely, but still, she bit her teeth and enunciated each word seriously, "I’m... sorry."
The joy in Shi Che’s eyes hadn’t reached his gaze when it was already scattered by a single move and a single sentence from Ling Chuxia.
He suddenly raised his head, his dark brown eyes looking directly at her. Her eyes reflected the usual compliancy and fear, the usual humble submission; where was there a trace of personal emotion?
That gentle push seemed to be nothing more than his own illusion.
Shi Che’s dark eyes glared fiercely at Ling Chuxia, and then he abruptly laughed. The corners of his lips curled in a mocking smile, his voice cold to the extreme, "Ling Chuxia, you really are something!"
One second heaven, the next second hell; Ling Chuxia always had him tasting such flavors, but why did he always forget this lesson!
Shi Che’s eyes narrowed deeply with rage that in this moment collapsed. He pressed down on Ling Chuxia, leaning over her.
Ling Chuxia’s face turned deathly pale in an instant, pain causing cold sweat to break out on her forehead, her delicate eyebrows fiercely furrowed.
She knew she had angered Shi Che again; despite not wanting to, despite being extremely cautious, every time things went contrary to her wishes. No wonder Shi Che detested her so, hated her so.