45 Started With Love and Hate (2/2)

”Let's go.” He removed his hand, and for the first time, Chu Lui took her hand and interlocked them. He felt her perspiration on her fingers.

He pursed his lips and decided not to ask.

On the dining table, they split the bowl of porridge, half for her and a half for him. It was an extremely quiet morning. It was the type of morning that would make people feel relaxed, except that after the relaxation might come to another solemness.

Xia Ruoxin occasionally raised her head to look at Chu Lui. She tried to figure him out but to no avail. He was acting really weird that day.

”There's a banquet I need to attend tonight. You're coming with me.” Chu Lui took a piece of napkin from the side and wiped his fingers. ”I'll get someone to send the dress over later. You just need to wear it and dress up prettily.”

He stood up and took his briefcase. He commanded, ”I'll pick you up at eight.”

Once finished, he turned around and walked out, not even giving Xia Ruoxin the right to reject him. Yes, she must go. If he wanted her to go, then she had to.

The door closed with a thud, leaving Xia Ruoxin alone in the villa again. She let out a sigh and cleared the dishes, but she did not know what she wanted to do at that moment. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.

She walked into the bedroom, intentionally avoided looking at the wedding photo on the wall that was constantly reminding her of how her marriage had begun.

It started with her love. It started with his hatred.

She opened one of the drawers at the side and retrieved a notepad and a pen. She sat in front of the window. The hair at her forehead fell softly against her eyes. There was no excessive declaration, just gentle proximity as her entire body exuded a natural quietness.