80 NO NEED TO RUSH (1/2)

When morning came, Hu Lei found herself alone on the large bed. However, she felt completely rested and refreshed. It had been a long time since she had slept so deeply. She stretched her body in an attempt to eliminate the stiffness in her muscles.

After a few minutes of contemplation, she rose from the bed and went to the bathroom. As expected, Zhong Feng had prepared everything that she needed. When she was brushing her teeth, she looked at her image in the mirror.

The previous night, she had not had the courage to look at her reflection. But she had decided that she would face every fear head on, without shrinking back. If she kept on being a scared little girl afraid to look even at herself, how could she live the life she had always wanted? Moreover, how could she show gratitude to him if she kept running?

Though she did not understand everything that she was feeling, she knew that he was important to her and would be part of her future. After all, it is because she had hoped to have more warm and happy moments with him that she had been able to hold on for as long as she did in that dreadful place.

Unfortunately, her mind still felt muddled. Even though she wanted to begin her recovery, she felt stuck. Like there was a blockage in both her mind and heart. In addition, when she wanted to open her mouth and speak, nothing would come out.

She had some knowledge in the field of psychology, so she knew that her muteness was psychosomatic. Without a trigger, it would be difficult for her to overcome it. It was strange knowing that her inability to speak was all in her mind and still lacking the ability to wish it away. When she had stopped speaking, it had not bothered her at all because she had nothing to say then.

Now, she desperately wanted to be able to talk to Zhong Feng. She had so much to say to him, but she could not even say 'thank you'. She looked at the mirror, right into her bright yellow eyes and tried to convince herself that she could speak if she believed it. But when she opened her mouth, nothing came out.

Of course, she would not give up so easily. She knew that all she needed to do was find the trigger which would release her from the prison of her own mind. If she had been able to leave a cell in the basement of a secret lab in Antarctica, she did not believe that her mind would stop her.

With a fighting attitude, she left the room and went to find Zhong Feng and food.

Zhong Feng was surprised to see Hu Lei with fiery eyes in the morning. He was glad to see her with the demeanour of a little warrior. It seemed that nothing could hold her back. For a moment, he almost pulled her into his arms and said 'welcome back'. But he did not want to do anything to destabilise her emotions. He could only temporarily restrain his feelings and smile.

Soon… there was no need to rush.

He prepared some eggless pancakes and sweet ginger tea. He had not forgotten her pickiness. She must have had a hard time over the years. He felt that this little woman needed to be indulged until the past few years became distant, faded memories.