Chapter 339 - 338: Attempting Suicide (2)
Ling Chuxia was still wiping her face, utterly unaware that Shi Che had already approached her until he suddenly took the wet cloth from her hand and continued to wipe her face for her.
Ling Chu was slightly taken aback. As she raised her eyes, she met Shi Che’s dark pupils.
He looked at her intently, his dark eyes focused and serious, his movements gentle and careful, wiping away the tear stains on her face bit by bit.
Ling Chuxia stared at him, her heart originally pressed down by extreme guilt and self-reproach. She forcibly held back, not wanting Shi Che to notice anything amiss. But at the sight of Shi Che, as he gently wiped her tear stains, she didn’t know why a fog suddenly rose before her eyes, a sourness surged into her nose, and tears uncontrollably began to flow.
She was afraid that Shi Che would see her crying, and suddenly extended her hand to embrace Shi Che, burying her face in his chest.
Shi Che hadn’t expected Ling Chuxia to suddenly hug him. He became momentarily stunned, a flash of surprise in his eyes, which then lowered to the small figure huddled against his chest. The surprise in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a growing gentleness.
He parted his lips lightly, his voice low and soft, "What’s the matter?"
Ling Chuxia dared not speak, afraid that once she did, he would hear the crying in her voice. She bit down hard on her teeth, only holding Shi Che tighter with both hands, leaning closely in his embrace.
Ling Chuxia remained silent, but her body couldn’t help trembling slightly. Shi Che’s brows furrowed slightly, his voice deepening, "Chuxia?"
He wanted to pull her away to see what was wrong, but she stubbornly hung her head, sobbing as she spoke, "I just want a hug... just for a moment."
Shi Che, holding Ling Chuxia’s arm, paused, his gaze intensifying.