After a moment's hesitation, Lu Zhanbei's slightly furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and the cold sharpness that radiated from his black eyes alone was enough to drop the temperature inside the car to freezing point.
Pursing his lips, he tucked the figure wrapped in his arms again, before instructing the driver in a chilly voice to stop the car.
Then, with a long stride, he got out of the car, still cradling the figure in his arms.
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From one hotel to another, if he had known that the outcome would remain the same, he wouldn't have taken her.
As soon as he had arranged the room, he secured the girl tightly in his arms, not uttering a single word, and headed straight for the bathroom.
Depositing her in the bathtub for the second time, Lu Zhanbei let out a weary sigh.
He wasn't sure if his decision was right, but seeing her distress, he was actually feeling even worse than she was.
He held her down and once again resorted to dousing her with cold water.
