Wei Qinglian was startled and exclaimed âLala!â as she quickly stepped forward to support her, âSister Lala, whatâ¦whatâs wrong?â
Guan La took a deep breath and shook her head, âIâm fine. Letâs go!â
Wei Qinglian looked over to room 813, half-hidden behind a door. She didnât see anything, but she smelled a faint scent of tobacco. She slightly frowned, but because she was worried about Guan La, she finally nodded, âOkay, Sister Lala, letâs go!â
Guan La bit her lip, using the strength of Wei Qinglianâs hand to walk step by step towards the end of the corridor. There was a sourness in her eyes!
Wei Qinglian noticed Guan Laâs look and called out to her in surprise, âSister Lala!â
Guan La wiped her face with her hand and tears poured out instantly. She shook her head, âIâm okay, really okay â¦â
But how could she be okay? Wei Qinglian saw clear finger marks on Guan Laâs wrist, and her collar was in disarray. On her fair neck there were kiss marks!
She felt bad, but she dared not show it, because she knew how proud this woman was. She would not allow herself to show any fear in front of others, even in front of her!
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In room 813, the man stood emotionless by the window, looking at the array of high-rise buildings outside. He was in a bustling metropolis, but he felt empty, especially inside him⦠more so!
He recalled the words the woman said a few minutes ago under him â
âChen Ye, did you ever really love me? If you did, you wouldnât have slept with one woman after another just to get revenge on me, even if I was carrying another manâs child. You wouldnât have chosen to divorce me just for the fleeting pleasure of revenge. Now, three years later, you canât stand to see me doing well and youâre torturing me like this? Is this what you call love? This is your so-called love for me?â
Yes, was this his so-called love? At that moment, he was confused!
Three years ago, he divorced that woman because he was really angry. From the moment he found out she was pregnant, he did indeed start to seek other women. One woman after another.
He vented his anger towards her on those women!
You betrayed me? Now, Iâm betraying you!
Once, he even asked a woman while they were entangled in bed, in a trance, thinking she was Guan La, âWould you like to have a child for me?â
The woman was dumbstruck and said, âAre you crazy?â
He laughed, he was crazy, indeed he was. But even in his madness, he still felt that he loved her. It was just that fate had played such a cruel joke, making them meet in such a way. Thatâs what led to their tragic marriage and now, his tragic self!
He closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead. He remembered the first time he saw her!
He was wearing a white embroidered evening dress, as if he had rushed over from some banquet. He stood in front of the car, watching her graceful elegance like a white butterfly, slowly approaching him. She was breathtakingly beautiful, as if not from this world!
She stopped in front of him, panting a little, saw his face, pursed her lips, and asked, âAre you Chen Ye?â
He extended his long fingers and smiled, âYes, I am Chen Ye! Miss Guan, I am very honored to meet you!â
Their hands touched. Her hand was a bit cold. She said gently, âMe too. Iâm very happy to meet you!â
But five years later, she turned around and said to him, âChen Ye, I wonât report you to the police. I hope from now on, we can live in peace, never to see each other again!â
He tugged at the corner of his mouth, smiling bitterly. What a fine sentiment â live in peace, never to meet again. Admit it, Lala, youâre really much colder than I am!
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Wei Qinglian and Guan La saw Nanxi and Mo Yan in the lobby downstairs when they heard the sound of a police siren outside the entrance!
Seeing Guan Laâs expression, Nanxi felt a tightening in her chest, âSister Lala, are you alright?â
âIâm fine,â Guan La responded, glancing at Nanxi, her anxiety eased, âWhatâs important is that youâre okay!â
Nanxiâs eyes trembled, âIâm fine, of course, Iâm fine! How could I not be?â
Guan La nodded and looked at Mo Yan, her voice steady, âMo Yan, thereâs a favor I need to ask youâ¦â
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