Don't meet me in your next life.

Her sobs echoed in the room, like a feather brushing against his heart.

He frowned as he looked at her tearful face.

"Stop crying."

Shao Yunting's tone was somewhat impatient.

He reached out and wiped the tears from her cheeks.

"Shao Yunting, you can't do this to me!"

"Why not? I'm your husband, I have the right to touch you, and it can be done openly and honestly, without anyone knowing."

Xiang Yi was speechless, choked by his words.

"I won't let you touch me!"

She cried out to him.

Shao Yunting snorted coldly.

"It's not up to you."

After saying that, he leaned forward.

Xiang Yi was terrified. She desperately backed away, her legs kicking helplessly against his shoulders.

Shao Yunting took the opportunity to push her down onto the bed, placing his hands on either side of her, trapping her beneath him.

"Shao Yunting, leave now! I beg you, please let me go, okay?"

Her voice was trembling with sobs, like a frightened rabbit cowering in fear.

Shao Yunting's dark eyes were as deep and unfathomable as the night.

"Tell me, do you still love me?"

"You shameless person!"

Xiang Yi cursed angrily.

"If you hate me so much, why did you even marry me?"

Shao Yunting's eyes suddenly turned sharp and ruthless.

"You said yourself that you would get back together with me."

Xiang Yi's voice weakened slightly.

Did I say that? I don't quite remember.

"Then you should ask my sister who brought you to my bed."

Shao Yunting frowned.

"Xiang Yiyi, how dare you lie to me!"

"No, I really forgot."

Xiang Yi's voice was as low as a mosquito's buzz.

Shao Yunting sneered, "Forgot? Do you remember now?"

A mocking smile played on his lips.

"I'll make you remember right now!"

After saying that, he held Xiang Yiyi's head and kissed her again.

His kiss was domineering and arrogant, leaving her unable to resist.

"Well......"

Xiang Yi let out a sob.

His tongue pried open her teeth, venturing deep inside and writhing madly.

The way he kissed her was extreme and fierce, as if she were his prey, and he wanted to tear her apart and devour her.

Xiang Yi felt as if her mouth had been crushed, with waves of excruciating pain. She wanted to bite her tongue, but couldn't bear to, and in the end, she could only let him take her.

Shao Yunting's kisses grew increasingly frantic, and a face suddenly flashed into Xiang Yiyi's mind.

Her face turned deathly pale instantly, and her eyes were filled with panic and fear.

Shao Yunting noticed her unusual behavior, released her red lips, and stared at her with a puzzled look.

Her eyes were filled with fear, and her body was trembling slightly.

"Yi Yi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

He asked with concern.

Xiang Yi jumped up as if she'd been electrocuted, covering her ears and screaming, "Ah, go away! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear it!"

She shook her head frantically, trying to escape towards the door.

She ran with all her might to the door, opened it, and stumbled downstairs.

She was running so fast that she almost tripped and fell.

Shao Yunting chased after her, grabbed her, and pulled her back to sit on the sofa in the living room.

She was still struggling desperately, shouting incessantly.

"Get away from me, don't touch me, don't touch me..."

"What’s wrong with you?"

His voice was gentle and indulgent.

"I'm so scared..."

Xiang Yi threw herself into his arms, crying.

Shao Yunting was shocked.

He hugged Xiang Yi tightly, gently stroking her back to comfort her.

"It's alright, it's alright, I'm here. I promise I won't let you get hurt again."

His gentle voice gradually calmed her down.

She nestled in his arms like a docile kitten.

After a long time, Xiang Yi finally fell asleep.

Shao Yunting pulled her into his arms, gazing at her with a complex expression.

What did she dream about?

He didn't know what nightmare she was having, but he could tell she was in a lot of pain.

He remembered the time she got drunk at the bar.

Could this be the root of her nightmares?

"Ding-dong."

The doorbell suddenly rang.

Shao Yunting frowned, wondering who would come at this time?

When Xiang Yi woke up, it was already noon.

She saw herself lying in the bedroom, and Shao Yunting sitting next to her, flipping through documents.

She rubbed her aching forehead and looked at his handsome and charming profile. Suddenly, she felt that everything that happened last night was not a nightmare, but rather a beautiful dream.

She felt inexplicably elated.

"woke up?"

Shao Yunting looked up and gave her a faint smile.

"Um."

Xiang Yi nodded and then got up from the bed.

Shao Yunting stood up, walked around to her side, and helped her put on her clothes.

Xiang Yi looked at him gratefully and reached out to grasp his arm.

She tried to pull her wrist off Shao Yunting's arm, but he held it firmly.

He pulled her hand to his lips and kissed it.

"What's wrong?"

His eyes were full of questions.

Xiang Yi lowered her head shyly, stammered for a while, and then said:

"Um...I..."

"Um?"

Shao Yunting's gaze was intense.

"I...I want to..."

Xiang Yi mustered her courage and said what followed.

"I'm wondering... if I could go to work today? I want to learn how to do the job as soon as possible, otherwise I'm afraid I'll embarrass you later."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shao Yunting lost control and cupped her cheeks.

Are you inviting me?

His eyes blazed with a fiery intensity, making Xiang Yi feel somewhat uncomfortable.

No...no.

She stammered in denial.

"I... I just feel that you're so good to me, I can't just be a freeloader. I want to do something for you, I can't let you support me forever. I want to study, I want to help you with your career, you know?"

Hearing these heartfelt words, Shao Yunting felt as if his heart was filled with honey, sweet and content.

He resisted the urge to kiss her, his deep black eyes shining with a warm, jade-like light.

"Silly girl, I like you, so I should give you a shoulder to lean on, shouldn't I?"

As he spoke, he placed his finger on her lips, stopping her from continuing.

"Okay, okay, stop talking. I promise you, I'll take you to work at the company in a couple of days after I'm done with my work."

"Really? Thank you."

Xiang Yi was overjoyed and hugged him, giving him a light peck on the corner of his lips.

"You rest for a while, I'll go buy groceries and cook for you tonight."

Looking at Shao Yunting's tall and upright back, Xiang Yi felt a surge of happiness and peace in her heart.

Is this what it feels like to be in love?

This feeling is so good.

Their relationship seemed to have been uneventful, without any major setbacks or obstacles; they simply met in an ordinary way.

They met by mistake, then were attracted to each other, fell in love, and finally got married—a blessing from heaven.

Xiang Yi suddenly felt a little regretful.