Chapter 1041

Ling Yiran looked up into those dark phoenix eyes. The outer corners of those deep, narrow phoenix eyes turned slightly upward. It seemed those eyes could easily seduce people when they were focused on someone.

Somehow Ling Yiran's nose felt a bit sore. Maybe because he was Chenchen, or maybe because he was suffering the pain with her.

She used to endure the pain alone, but she had someone to suffer with her this time.

"Don't be so nice to me, Gu Lichen. It's not worth it," she murmured. 'I can't afford your kindness.'

He said, "It's not for you to decide whether it's worth it or not. It's for me to decide. I think it's worth it even if it hurts!"

She stared at him blankly, and for a moment, it was as if something passed through her heart.

...

After sending Ling Yiran back to her place and watching her disappear from his sight, Gu Lichen looked down at the bandage on his right forearm.

"Yiran..." he murmured her name. His lips gently kissed the bandage as if with endless affect