She was in so much pain that she kept grabbing Shi Che's hand, her nails digging into his hand, leaving marks---one could only imagine how much it hurt. Ling Chuxia was startled, suddenly withdrawing her hand, blinking her eyes, and timidly saying, "Sorry...I'm so sorry."
Shi Che's dark eyes briefly swept over Ling Chuxia's retracted hand. His fingers twitched slightly, then slowly clenched. His eyes narrowed; he didn't speak, but moved straight forward, scooping up Ling Chuxia in his arms, and turned to walk outside.
Caught off guard, Ling Chuxia's body lifted into the air, and she involuntarily let out a small cry. Instinctively, her hands wrapped around Shi Che's neck to stabilize herself. However, as she came to her senses, her hands slowly retreated, merely gently pinching Shi Che's clothing.
