Chen Yu Tong and Zhan Yang Yi sat in the car without speaking.
They had both calmed down, and Zhan Yang Yi's attitude had changed.
It was as if their earlier worry and struggle had never happened, leaving an awkward atmosphere in the car.
“Yang Yi, let me see your wound,” Chen Yu Tong spoke first.
However, Zhan Yang Yi deliberately kept his distance, not allowing her to touch him.
Chen Yu Tong withdrew her hand sheepishly. She had truly believed that after what had happened earlier, she and Zhan Yang Yi would reconcile.
She didn’t think that Zhan Yang Yi’s anger, urgency, or even worry were feigned.
But why, when it was just the two of them, had they returned to that previous atmosphere?
Chen Yu Tong lowered her head, unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes. Unease spread throughout her body. If only someone could tell her what to do at this moment.
The two of them didn't say another word. Zhan Yang Yi kept looking out the window, not once glancing at Chen Yu Tong.
When they arrived home, Zhan Yang Yi escorted Chen Yu Tong inside, then turned to leave.
“Yang Yi, where are you going?” Chen Yu Tong immediately called out to him.
“The company.”
Zhan Yang Yi said, continuing towards the door.
Looking at his once familiar back, Chen Yu Tong felt an even greater ache in her heart.
This was his home, yet recently Zhan Yang Yi had been sleeping at the company.
Finally, she summoned her courage, rushed towards Zhan Yang Yi, and then tightly hugged him from behind.
“Yang Yi, please don’t go, stay,” Chen Yu Tong’s voice was filled with entreaty.
Zhan Yang Yi’s voice was calm, but it trembled slightly, “Let me go.”
“I won’t!” Chen Yu Tong hugged him tighter. “You are my husband. I won’t let you go, never!”
“Why must you do this?” Zhan Yang Yi was clearly wavering.
“I told you, because I love you very much. You are the only person I truly love in my life. I can’t let you go, and I can’t give up.”
Chen Yu Tong pressed her face against Zhan Yang Yi’s back, feeling his warmth and his slightly trembling body.
“Then at least… at least let me see your wound, okay?”
Finally, Zhan Yang Yi turned around and walked back into the house. “After the wound is treated, I will still leave.”
Chen Yu Tong didn’t speak but hurried into the house to get the family’s first-aid kit.
After examining Zhan Yang Yi, she discovered that he was more injured than she had imagined.
Chen Yu Tong gently touched the wounds, feeling that these injuries were not just on Zhan Yang Yi’s body but were also deeply etched in her heart.
Thinking that if she hadn’t gone to that bar today and caused so much trouble, Zhan Yang Yi wouldn’t have ended up like this.
Chen Yu Tong couldn’t help but shed tears again.
As she tended to Zhan Yang Yi’s wounds, her tears dripped onto the back of his hand.
At first, she could suppress her emotions and tend to Zhan Yang Yi bit by bit.
But later, she felt as if not only the events of today but also all the recent distressing matters had suddenly surfaced.
Tears blurred her vision, making it difficult to see.
Finally, she began to cry softly, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Zhan Yang Yi looked at Chen Yu Tong’s state and felt a pang in his heart. He reached out as if to wipe away her tears, but he couldn’t bring himself to do it.
Instead, Chen Yu Tong grabbed his hand and pressed her face against it.
“Yang Yi, please don’t go, okay? Just for tonight. I miss you so much.” Chen Yu Tong nuzzled his palm.
Then, she cupped Zhan Yang Yi’s hand and kissed his palm.
The moment her lips touched his, Zhan Yang Yi’s defenses and pretense seemed to crumble completely.
He could no longer bear to see Chen Yu Tong like this and pulled her into his arms.
Chen Yu Tong was startled at first, but she quickly responded, hugging him back tightly. Soon, they were kissing passionately.
The next morning, when Chen Yu Tong woke up, she was already back in the bedroom.
But in her memory, she and Zhan Yang Yi had been in the living room, and now her whole body ached.
After regaining some clarity, she immediately got out of bed, wanting to confirm if Zhan Yang Yi was still there.
Fortunately, when she reached the living room, Zhan Yang Yi was already eating breakfast.
“You’re awake?” Zhan Yang Yi’s tone was still a bit cold, but not as indifferent as before.
Chen Yu Tong sat down opposite him. Her breakfast had already been prepared.
“Yang Yi… you…”
Before she could finish speaking, Zhan Yang Yi interrupted, “I have to go to work later. We can discuss other matters another time.”
This “another time” caused Chen Yu Tong’s heart to sink again.
However, Chen Yu Tong had no intention of giving up. Since their relationship had seen some progress yesterday, she was determined to seize this opportunity.
Seeing that Zhan Yang Yi was almost finished eating, she also hurried.
“Yang Yi, I have to go to the photography studio later. Shall we go together?” Chen Yu Tong wanted more time to spend with Zhan Yang Yi.
Zhan Yang Yi did not object, which greatly improved Chen Yu Tong’s mood.
But as soon as Chen Yu Tong stepped out the door, a group of reporters emerged from nowhere and surrounded her.
“Miss Chen, did you return with Mr. Zhan last night? Didn’t you two announce your divorce?”
“Miss Chen, we heard that your divorce was because of Mr. Zhan of Zhan Corporation?”
In their eagerness to get the scoop, the reporters jostled each other, making Chen Yu Tong feel very uncomfortable.
At that moment, a large hand grabbed Chen Yu Tong’s arm. Before she could react, she was pulled back into the house.
Zhan Yang Yi frowned, looking at the reporters outside. Chen Yu Tong could tell from his expression that he was extremely angry.
“I’m sorry, I’ve caused you trouble again.” Chen Yu Tong lowered her head.
Zhan Yang Yi simply picked up his phone, called someone, and then returned to Chen Yu Tong’s side.
“I’ve already sent someone to deal with these reporters. Don’t worry.”
Chen Yu Tong nodded. The feeling that Zhan Yang Yi was reliable had never changed.
“With you here, I’m not worried.” Chen Yu Tong smiled at him.
Zhan Yang Yi looked at Chen Yu Tong’s expression and sighed. How could he possibly not worry about her when she was like this?
If he could, he would hire many bodyguards to protect Chen Yu Tong at all times, so she would never have to encounter such situations again.
But could he do that now?