Chapter 334 - He Treated Her Very Well (1/2)

Xia Ruoxin looked up after she closed the fridge door. A huge palm was wiping her sweat off her forehead carefully.

”Tired?” Gao Yi asked in an extremely tender voice. It caused her heart to flutter. Ever since her childhood up till now, no one had treated her so well. He cared for her, wiped her sweat, and was worried that she would become tired. No one had cared for her so much. She was at a loss.

He had asked her if she was tired, and she shook her head. It was just an errand to buy some tea. She did not feel tired frfom that. It was the opposite for him.

Xia Ruoxin stared at Gao Yi's bloodshot eyes. She knew he had finished a major surgery yesterday so he must be exhausted, and he needed a good rest.

”Why don't you go lay down? You are the one who looks exhausted. Dinner will be ready when you wake up.” She pulled Gao Yi's hand. Not once had this man put himself first. Instead, he had always put Rainy and her as his priority. It had not changed for the past few months.

Gao Yi took her hand and led her out of the kitchen. His hand went between his eyebrows and pinched hard to keep himself awake. In fact, he was so exhausted; and he had not slept a wink for the whole of last night.

He pressed Xia Ruoxin down on the sofa before sitting beside her. He pulled her left elbow and lay it across his lap. Rainy had already started playing on her own. Once she had her doll with her, no one could interrupt her.

”Let me know when it hurts.” As he said that, his hand gripped her elbow hard. This method of treatment could be slow, and yet it had its effect. It might take a long time though—years or even decades. However, when done properly and consistently, it would at least minimize the pain whenever it rained. There was another way to treat an injury like hers. She would have to break her bones again and undergo reconstructive surgery. This was unnecessary because even if the surgery was a success, her hand would remain weak and unable to carry too heavy items. Instead of putting her through more pain and misery, might as well adopt this conservative treatment approach. Its effects were slow, but her suffering was at a minimum.

Xia Ruoxin quickly pulled her hand away.

”Gao Yi, let's wait until you've at least had some rest. Okay? You have not slept at all.” She did not want him to be like this. He was obviously so tired he could hardly open his eyes, and yet he was still thinking about her. She felt even more apologetic towards him.

”Why? Is your heart aching for me?” Gao Yi asked her in a semi-joking manner. However, the smile did not reach his eyes. He had treated her sincerely and wholeheartedly. No matter how tough it was for him, it was out of his own willingness. He did not feel reluctant at all.

A light blush appeared on Xia Ruoxin's face. He was constantly saying all these intimate words to her. She was at a loss as to how she should answer him. Yet, each time, he had been right.

”Okay, I'll go in a minute. It won't take a lot of time.” Gao Yi was not making fun of her. He ran his hand along her elbow as his fingers pressed on her acupoints. Xia Ruoxin pursed her lips because that really hurt. Her eyebrows were knitted tightly together, but she did not utter a word in pain.

”Does it hurt?” Gao Yi put his hand down and lay his fingers on her face. He could see the bite marks on her already red lips.

”Why are you being so stubborn? I won't laugh at you if you cry. Women need to be weak at times.” His fingers rested under her eye. ”Ruoxin, you know you don't have to look strong in front of me. Leave everything to me. If you can't shoulder it, I will carry it for you. I will gladly bear your pain if you allow me to. You have a man beside you, but you insist on taking everything upon yourself. Do you know how embarrassing it is for me?”

Xia Ruoxin smiled as tears fell from her eyes. It was a smile nonetheless. Gao Yi fingers swiftly caught her stream of tears. She was truly a woman. She could cry as and when she wanted. Having the ability to cry was a woman's privilege. In fact, a woman should cry more.