5 – Chapter 5
“A bundle of bones, truly a nuisance.””
A Tao was in high spirits after encountering the handsome man, her steps noticeably lighter as she made her way back to her room.
But when she passed by the restroom, she halted, furrowed her brow, and then revealed an expression of sheer terror.
Was the person in the mirror really her? She had assumed the original host was just a bit thin, but she hadn’t expected her to be this emaciated.
Not only was her figure gaunt, but her face was downright pitiful—sallow and skinny, looking like an underdeveloped child.
How could this be!?
A Tao was depressed. It was true that she placed great importance on a man’s appearance, but her standards for herself were even higher.
She herself had been tall with long legs, a full chest, a perky bottom, and a pair of captivating Peach Blossom Eyes—and now all of that was gone?
A Tao stood frozen in front of the mirror for a long time, unable to accept it. She pondered what she could do to make herself beautiful again. Returning to her previous appearance seemed quite difficult, but at the very least, she needed to become healthier.
Just then, a man suddenly appeared behind her—it was the violent beauty from the hospital room earlier.
A Tao looked at the stark contrast between the two of them in the mirror and suddenly felt somewhat awkward. If the handsome man wasn’t blind and knew it was this little bean sprout who had been teasing him, he would probably be very angry.
“Second Miss Lin, is that you?”
“Yes, how did you know?”
“I’m blind, so my other senses are more acute.”
“Oh—” A Tao responded absentmindedly, still immersed in her sorrow. Not even the handsome man could distract her now…
Unexpectedly, the next moment, the man scooped her up by the waist and strode steadily toward his hospital room.
The young girl was obedient, neither making a fuss nor struggling. She nestled quietly in Duan Yuan’s arms without saying a word.
For some reason, the corner of Duan Yuan’s mouth lifted slightly. It seemed she really wasn’t afraid of him.
Since birth, he had possessed a pair of Ghost-like eyes. The moment he was born, the nurses in the delivery room had screamed and fled, eventually dying of terror. Even his own mother had died of fear on her sickbed.
He was a cursed man, isolated for over 20 years. This was the first time he had encountered a girl like this… He couldn’t control his desire to be close to her.
Your bones are really uncomfortable.”
“Yeah…”
“You seem unhappy. Is it because I’m holding you?” Duan Yuan hesitated slightly.
“Yes… and no.”
“Oh? Tell me about it.”
A Tao sighed again. “I just feel like you’re too good-looking, and I’m not pretty at all. I’m afraid you’ll look down on me.”
“Hehe…” Duan Yuan chuckled. “But I can’t see.”
A Tao was taken aback. “Well, that’s true, but I still feel like it’s somewhat offensive. And… are you really blind? You walk so steadily, just like a normal person.”
“Over 20 years—I’m used to it.” He was far from ordinary. Not only was he blind, but he also carried an innate toxin within him, making his body prone to weakness and vomiting blood. His condition fluctuated between good and bad.
“Oh…”
Just like that, A Tao was brought into Duan Yuan’s hospital room and gently placed on the pure white bed.
As Duan Yuan set her down, he felt a pair of small feet brush against his arm. With quick reflexes, he caught one of the feet in his hand, playfully giving it a couple of squeezes.Standing nearby, Duan Zheng didn’t dare to breathe loudly. At this moment, he was praying for this poor girl, fearing that her slender ankles might be snapped at any second.
Although the young master couldn’t see, he was obsessive about cleanliness. If he discovered she wasn’t wearing shoes and had stepped on him with those dust-covered feet, it could truly be fatal!
Yet the next moment, Duan Yuan picked up those feet, tore off the pure white bedsheet, and gently wiped them, as if caring for some precious treasure.
“Why aren’t you wearing shoes?”
He was answered by the girl’s delicate laughter, seeming both pained and joyful.