LRAB Chapter 31: Psychological Conflict
Chapter 31: Psychological Conflict
After the dangerous and intense bath, Shen Wuxiao dried himself off and walked out of the bathroom. Without saying anything, he lay down on the bed. He leaned back against the headboard, stretched out a hand, and gestured silently. Liu Ruyan bit her lip, then slowly unbuttoned her home dress.Her fair, smooth skin was revealed, glowing like jade under the soft light. She lifted the quilt and lay beside Shen Wuxiao, resting her head gently on his chest. Their bare skin touched, making the warmth between them rise noticeably. But because she was inconvenient today, Shen Wuxiao didn’t push things further. He simply held her.
The lights were turned off, and Liu Ruyan lay quietly in Shen Wuxiao’s embrace. She felt his warmth, breathed in the fresh scent on him, and gradually drifted into drowsiness. Shen Wuxiao at this moment felt like the gentlest version of himself. He said nothing—just quietly hugged her, softly patting her back as if coaxing a child to sleep.
In the darkness, Liu Ruyan’s heart ached. She found herself enjoying Shen Wuxiao’s tenderness. But then she remembered her ruined family, his cruelty, and everything she had lost. It was unbearable.
Her heart wanted to rely on him, but her reason screamed to stay away. How could she forget the blood debt she owed? She almost laughed bitterly to herself—wasn’t this classic Stockholm syndrome?
The more cruelly Shen Wuxiao treated her, the more he crushed her mentally, the more she felt drawn to him. This inner torment twisted her mind until she could hardly breathe. Tears of shame slowly welled in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks, soaking Shen Wuxiao’s arm.
In the darkness, his voice sounded, low and calm. “Crying?”
Liu Ruyan sniffled and tried to speak, her voice hoarse. “No… no…”
“Don’t lie. If you want to cry, then cry,” he said softly. Then he wrapped his arms around her tighter and held her close, saying nothing more.
Liu Ruyan bit her lips. Her smooth arms trembled slightly. In the end, her emotions took over. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Shen Wuxiao’s waist, hugging him tightly.
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