Perhaps it was due to the overwhelming number of things she had been through recently, nearly too much for her to bear...
Therefore, Gu Qianqian gradually learned to pretend, to feign indifference, mask her fear, and even hide her heartache.
Even when her heart was trembling with fear, she was as obedient and cooperative in his arms as always.
It wasn't until he finally managed to bring her back to the upper floor that she managed to smile at him and say, "We're at the door now, don't keep escorting me."
"It's fine, I'll leave after I get you settled in the house."
Wanting desperately to be alone for a while, she refused again with a smile, "No need, don't let me hold you back from work..."
"I can simply skip work today."
Upon hearing that, Gu Qianqian nearly broke down into tears, "How can that be? The company is waiting for you! Please, you should go!"
"Are you really okay?"
"What could possibly happen to me?"
