Mu Xichen’s gaze fell onto the pale and distended skin on her neck.
He raised his hand to touch it but halted for fear that it would cause her pain.
As he eyed the bruised patch, Mu Donglin’s intention was clear to him.
He clenched his fist tightly.
Although the injury around her neck looked quite serious, the rest of her was perfectly fine.
If something more had happened, it would have, without a doubt, left evidence on her fine alabaster skin.
However… her skin glowed delicately.
Mu Xichen was secretly relieved. Fortunately, fortunately so.
Sensing his unhappiness, Li Beinian did not speak further.
She let him blow dry her hair, apply the medicine, and dress her. Then, she snuggled back in his embrace and fell asleep.
In a state of semi-consciousness, it felt like someone got off the bed, although it could have been her imagination.
She fell into a deep sleep for an unknown length of time, then suddenly opened her eyes.
Looking out of the window, she realized that the skies were brightening.
The spot next to her was cold and empty.
…
It was early Autumn, and the weather was cool.
Unlike the past few days which saw a blazing sun, there was a strong wind today and the skies were gloomy, turning one’s mood gloomy too.
Xun Huan Gang, one of Guang City’s well-known villa clusters.
Mu Donglin had been sleeping for an unknown length of time and was woken up in a blurry state by the urgent ringing of his cell phone.
His head hurt.
Opening his eyes with difficulty, he exhaled and turned his body. Suddenly, he noticed an unusual warmth next to him.
Fully awaken now, he turned his head to look. True enough, a female figure was next to him!
His first reaction was to sit up. However, he noticed that he was stark naked!
The female figure next to him stirred, as though disturbed by his movement. She opened her eyes.
She looked slightly stunned when she saw Mu Donglin.
But very quickly, she got over the surprise and called out, “Brother Donglin.”
The voice was sugary sweet, its tone timid but questioning.
Mu Donglin’s head began to hurt even more when he heard that voice. He said angrily, between gritted teeth, “What the hell are you doing here!”
This was Xun Huan Gang, it was his place!
Lin Kerou pulled the blanket closer, as though frightened by his reaction. Her eyes glistened, but she did not speak.
The cell phone continued ringing with a sense of urgency.
Mu Donglin picked up the device from the ground and saw pieces of clothing strewn all over.
Right from the doorway, to the side of the bed…
His head throbbed. He picked up his cell phone and glanced at it. A look of deep disappointment came over his face.
It was Lin Ya.
It was eight in the morning.
Lin Ya wouldn’t be calling him at this time for no urgent reasons.
The cell phone rang out.
Within a short time, it started ringing again.
Mu Donglin switched it off and threw it in Lin Kerou’s direction.
The girl was so frightened she started trembling. Almost in tears, she started in a hurt tone, “Brother Dong…”
The man’s expression turned icy. The atmosphere, which was already frosty, to begin with, turned even frostier now.
Lin Kerou couldn’t take it and visibly shook.
Eyeing her coldly, Mu Donglin asked, “Why are you here?”
“I…” Lin Kerou maintained a weak and delicate voice. She continued, ” When I sent you home last night…”
“I bedded you?” Mu Donglin interrupted with a sudden burst of laughter. “You take me for a fool!”
He didn’t have any alcohol last night, neither was he on drugs.
He’d have known better than anyone else if he had slept with a woman.
He clenched his jaw. Lin Kerou shrieked as he threw the blanket aside with a flick of his wrist.
True enough, there was a dried stain on the sheet beneath.
The man’s expression froze over.