Chapter 771

"But I do," he said.

Her heart seemed to be instantly enveloped in something. Her nose suddenly felt sore, and even her eyes became misty.

It turned out there was somebody in this world who would feel hurt because of her injuries.

He would feel her pain.

Falling in love with him might have been the best choice she ever made.

He wrapped the towel around her body, carried her out of the bathtub, and helped her change into clean leisurewear. Then, he carried her out of the bathroom and treated her bruises.

"Just yell if it hurts," he said.

"Sure," she replied.

He treated her bruises gently as if he was dealing with a treasure of great importance—one that was even more important than his own life.

When he finally finished treating the ring of bruises around her wrist, he did not let go. Instead, he kept staring at the unfaded bruise around her wrist.

"Tell me. What did Gu Lichen say when he put you down and grabbed your hand?" His voice whispered out of his mouth, and his deep ey