Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Eyes Reveal Obvious Vulnerability (2) Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Eyes Reveal Obvious Vulnerability (2) “No need for a sedative,” he said indifferently.
“Then I’ll apply some medicine to her wounds first. The external injuries aren’t serious, but she should rest for a few days. As for emotional stress, it depends on the individual’s tolerance.”
“I’ll do it,” he stepped forward, taking the medicine in the doctor’s surprise, “You can leave. I’ll call you if needed.”
After confirming that he was not questioning his professional capabilities, the doctor nodded and left.
Gu Annan lifted the quilt again and saw that her hand was still clutching the hem of the shirt tightly.
“Let go of your hand. I’m going to apply the medicine.”
Lu Wanwan slowly loosened her grip, turned her head away, and buried her face in the pillow.
She bit her lip hard, eyes still open.
She was rushing to find out if she had been violated.
He had rescued her in time, merely because her body had been touched, injured, and he needed a woman who seemed perfect.
As for how she felt inside, it seemed unimportant.
Fingers gently massaged over her body, soothing each painful spot gradually.
She slowly closed her eyes, biting her lip, not wanting to speak.
After applying medicine to the external injuries, she felt the mattress sink behind her.
His arm reached out, flipping her over directly.
But this time, Lu Wanwan didn’t fall into his arms, instead she moved back slightly.
Gu Annan paused, retracted his hand, and waited for her to speak as he watched her emotionless gaze.
“Gu Annan,” she said hoarsely, interrupting him, “Let me rest today.”
He furrowed his brows, not understanding immediately.
“I want to sleep for a while.”
Lu Wanwan didn’t say it outright, but her eyes conveyed the hope that he would leave.
“Okay,” Gu Annan hesitated for a moment, then agreed, getting out of bed, “Call the number downstairs if you need anything.”
She nodded, pulling her arms back under the quilt.
Gu Annan took a few steps, turned back as his foot paused, she had already closed her eyes, a look of weariness on her face.
It was only after hearing the sound of the door closing that Lu Wanwan opened her eyes again.
The room’s light was left dim, a silent sanctuary.
Her head ached, even though she was lying down now, she still felt exhausted but had trouble falling asleep.
Time passed, and when her mind became drowsy and groggy, the nightmares started without end.
At one moment, countless beasts pounced on her, only to find that their faces were all human the next.
Another moment, she saw Yi Cheng’s twisted, sinister smile, choking her neck, repeating over and over, “What’s the difference between you and those who sell themselves for money, dirty!”
She couldn’t break free, couldn’t move, that feeling of near asphyxiation, as if falling into an abyss without oxygen.
Down and down she fell.
Until an arm suddenly supported her, as if pulling her back from the edge of darkness.
Her frantic breath finally slowed, and the person in the nightmare fell peacefully asleep.
In the early morning, when Lu Wanwan woke up, she was in a particularly secure embrace.
She was resting on his arm, with her head against his neck.
Her entire body was encircled by him, his large palm on her back seemed to be the source of her serenity throughout the night.
Gu Annan had come up at some point, and she had no idea.
Whether she had slept too heavily, or his movements were too gentle, she couldn’t tell.
She was confused, not having figured it out.
The man close at hand was still asleep, not just pretending with his eyes closed – he was truly in a deep sleep.
Her gaze fell upon his face, observing how delicate and perfect his features were, now lacking the usual cold and distant demeanor.