nashuaworldcup Chapter 201 I Want to Accompany You
Chapter 201 I Want to Accompany You
"I'm really sorry."
Lin Xuan slowly bent down, picked up the exquisite porcelain cup on the floor, and gently placed it on the table.
He withdrew his hand and clenched it into a fist unconsciously, as if the subtle coolness that came through the gauze gloves when he touched the back of Ye Wanqing's hand just now still lingered, causing an imperceptible ripple in his heart.
His black eyes were like the deep night sky, flashing with complex light, and passed over Ye Wanqing's slightly pale but still slender hands without a trace.
Memories came flooding back like a tide, and he rarely recalled that sunny day when, at their wedding, he slowly put the wedding ring, which symbolized eternal commitment, onto Ye Wanqing's ring finger.
At that moment, her hand in his palm exuded an imperceptible coolness even through the delicate gloves, just like the indifference and tenacity in her character.
Ye Wanqing smiled lightly, with a hint of relief hidden in her smile: "It's okay, Lin Xuan, I'll make you another cup of honey water."
Her tone was relaxed, as if the incident had never happened. A moment later, a glass of water with a faint sweet fragrance appeared in front of him again.
"Please sit for a while. I'll go prepare dinner and cook some simple noodles." Ye Wanqing's words were gentle. After she finished speaking, she turned and walked into the kitchen, leaving behind a thin but stubborn back.
Lin Xuan looked at her back, and felt an inexplicable heat in his heart. He unconsciously reached out and unbuttoned the first two buttons of his shirt collar, trying to relieve this inexplicable emotion a little.
Time seemed to slow down at this moment, until about twenty minutes later, Ye Wanqing walked out of the kitchen carrying two bowls of steaming noodles, and the aroma instantly filled the entire room.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan immediately stood up and walked towards the dining table.
Ye Wanqing placed a bowl of noodles in front of him and asked nervously, "Did I cook too much? Your appetite..."
"Not much, just right."
Lin Xuan took the chopsticks and sat down elegantly opposite her, but his eyes never left her face. "Is there something important you're looking for me about?"
The steam rising from the noodles blurred their vision, but also gave them a moment of respite.
Ye Wanqing took out her phone from her pocket, unlocked it, and showed Lin Xuan a text message: "Recently, my health has not been very good. The doctor recommended that I be hospitalized, but I refused."
It was not easy for her to say this, as she was not used to showing her vulnerable side in front of others.
Ye Wanqing's voice trembled slightly, but her eyes were extremely firm: "I...I don't want to trouble anyone, but this time, I may need your help."
Lin Xuan quickly read the text message. A dark cloud instantly gathered in his dark eyes, and the aura around him became cold and murderous. "Who sent you this text message?"
Ye Wanqing shook her head, her brow furrowed. "I'm still investigating, but I currently have a suspect. However, no matter who it is, they clearly know everything about my situation. These text messages are too purposeful. I've been working hard all these years and don't want to go back to square one because of all this. I... I want to live."
When she spoke the last few words, her voice almost fell to the dust, but it carried unquestionable power, like a brave person looking for light in the darkness.
Lin Xuan's heart was tugged fiercely. He stared at Ye Wanqing and said in a low and powerful voice: "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"
"I want to call the police, but I don't want this incident to affect my life and work." There was a hint of determination in Ye Wanqing's voice.
Lin Xuan immediately understood her concerns: "Don't worry, I will help you find the most professional lawyer to make sure everything is under control."
"Thank you, Lin Xuan." Ye Wanqing let out a breath. This was the first time she asked Lin Xuan for help. Although she had mixed feelings, she was more full of expectations and determination for the future.
"Also, if you are worried that Qin Zhuyu and Su Zimo will discover your abnormality, I can help you arrange everything." Lin Xuan's words were full of unquestionable determination.
However, Ye Wanqing shook her head firmly: "No, Lin Xuan, I don't want to be hospitalized. I don't want to make them worry, and I don't want to be confined to that small space, with only cold instruments and bitter medicine every day. I...what I need is freedom and the courage to continue living."
There was an unyielding light in her eyes, and at that moment, Lin Xuan was deeply touched. He knew that this woman was stronger than he had imagined, and more worthy of his protection.
Witnessing her unwavering resolve, Lin Xuan finally put aside his words of persuasion and asked, "So, when do you plan to go to the police station to report this?"
"I want to observe for another day," she replied softly, a hint of caution in her eyes. "I want to see if they'll actually take any action against me."
She slowly raised her head, her eyes falling gently on Lin Xuan: "The noodles are getting cold, let's eat quickly."
Lin Xuan nodded gently upon hearing this, saying no more, lowering his head to focus on the noodles in front of him. A breeze blew in from the balcony, bringing with it the unique coolness of the night, the temperature was just right, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Ye Wanqing chewed slowly, enjoying the quiet time. While Lin Xuan had quickly finished his bowl of noodles, she continued to savor it leisurely.
After he put down his chopsticks, he sat there quietly, his eyes never leaving her. Only after she finished her last bite did Lin Xuan whisper, "Can I stay here tonight?"
There was a subtle hesitation in his words, and his deep black eyes locked tightly with hers: "I'm a little worried about your situation."
If she had made this request before dinner, Ye Wanqing might have refused outright. But now, she had already reached out to him for help, and refusing would have seemed too blunt.
Ye Wanqing pursed her lips lightly and finally nodded: "Okay."
Without waiting for her to do anything, Lin Xuan quickly cleaned up the dishes, walked into the kitchen and put them in the dishwasher.
Ye Wanqing turned her head with a hint of surprise in her eyes, then raised her eyebrows slightly, stood up, poured herself a glass of warm water, walked to the sofa, and swallowed a sleeping pill without hesitation.
When Lin Xuan walked out of the kitchen, he happened to witness her taking the medicine. Ye Wanqing usually avoided him when taking medicine, but tonight she had no scruples. Obviously, she had tacitly accepted that he knew about this.
The water stains on his trouser legs made Lin Xuan feel uncomfortable. He frowned and walked towards her: "Are you taking sleeping pills?"
Ye Wanqing nodded gently: "Just one, to help with sleep."
She looked down at her watch: "It's almost ten o'clock. I should go to bed."
"If you have trouble falling asleep, you can come to me anytime. I won't go to bed early tonight." Lin Xuan said softly as she was about to go upstairs.
Ye Wanqing paused slightly: "Okay."
Just as Lin Xuan had expected, she had trouble falling asleep tonight, even after taking sleeping pills. Although she was physically exhausted, as soon as she closed her eyes, her mind was filled with the contents of those text messages, haunting her like a nightmare.
Ye Wanqing tossed and turned in bed for a long time, but her sleepiness grew weaker and weaker. She could only sit up helplessly and turn on the light in the room again.
Picking up her phone, Ye Wanqing couldn't help but rub her temples when she saw it was almost midnight. She couldn't fall asleep, the contents of those text messages echoing in her mind like a demonic sound.
There was a knock on the door at the right time. Ye Wanqing raised her head and locked her eyes on the door. It was not until the second knock rang out that she slowly got out of bed and opened the door.
Outside the door, Lin Xuan had just finished taking a shower, with crystal water droplets hanging on her hair, making her look particularly sexy and charming.
"Can't sleep?" he asked softly.
Ye Wanqing bit her lip and nodded: "I always think of those text messages."
As soon as she finished speaking, the phone in her hand vibrated violently. Lin Xuan quickly reached out: "Give me the phone."
Ye Wanqing glanced at him, hesitated for a moment, and finally handed him the phone. Lin Xuan quickly browsed the text message, and sure enough, it was those malicious words again.
He moved the message into the trash without hesitation: "Don't read it. I'll go to the police station with you to report the case tomorrow."
His tone was firm and forceful, leaving no room for negotiation. Ye Wanqing snatched the phone back from him: "Thank you."
"Since you can't sleep, why don't you watch a movie together?" Lin Xuan suggested.
A hint of surprise flashed across Ye Wanqing's eyes: "Horror movie, okay?"
Horror movies allow her to temporarily forget her troubles and completely immerse herself in another world.
"Of course." Lin Xuan nodded with a smile.
The two went downstairs together. Ye Wanqing carefully selected a horror movie and sat on the soft sofa with a pillow in her arms.
The villa was silent, with only the sound effects of the horror movie and the actors' screams echoing in the air.
Ye Wanqing moved slightly, but found that Lin Xuan next to her was not focused on the picture on the screen, but was looking at her.