Chapter 219

It was only after entering the lounge that Gu Lichen placed Ling Yiran on the sofa. Looking at her left hand that was gently covered by her right hand, he asked, "Does it hurt?"

"A little," she mumbled.

He looked at the pained expression on her face. He knew that she was understating it. Her face had always been peaceful and calm. She never used to furrow her brows and paled like she was now. She was even speaking with much difficulty.

Looking at her like this, his heart ached.

It was a strange feeling to him. When he saw her kneeling and groveling on the ground… When he saw the copper stove smashing against her hand... All of a sudden, he felt as if his heart was being whipped violently. It was extremely painful.

Then, almost reflexively, he rushed forward to help her up.

Why did he do that?

Gu Lichen had been in town before and proved that she was not the one he was looking for, but it was as if his emotions were still affected by her.

Was it because of her looks? Was it beca