316 I Donst Need Your Charity 7 (1/2)

She gripped the mattress tightly as she looked out the window at the night sky. A faded consternation climbed up her brows. ”If only I didn't push myself to ask Ma…”

Song Qingchun stopped to correct herself before continuing. ”…Sanitary Su those questions that day.”

Even though she resented him in some ways for being so inconsiderate of her feelings, she still found herself unable to use the term 'Maniac Su' to refer to the man.

”Then, I would have been able to trouble him to send me to and from work like usual, but now…”

Song Qingchun slowly closed her eyes as she took a deep sigh. She finished the sentence in her mind. But now, I know all the kindness he has ever shown me was merely to repay a debt. I simply can't take advantage of him anymore. I still have my dignity left.

Song Qingchun realized once more a familiar pain had appeared at the bottom of her heart. It was concentrated and sharp, causing her heart to ache with every breath.

She was so focused on mending her wounds that she didn't realize what the cause of her pain was. She had so many friends she could ask for help, but why did she feel pain when she realized she could no longer ask him for help?

…

”It'll be fine, it'll be fine, Song Qingchun, it'll be fine, it'll be fine…”

Su Zhinian leaned on the faux-leather European chaise, listening to Song Qingchun's voice, which was smothered by the mattress. His gaze was glued to a modern-style floor lamp before him.

Initially, he was slowly counting every ”it'll be fine” that came out of her mouth, but he eventually lost count until he heard her mumble, ”Then, I would have been able to trouble him to send me to and from work like usual…”