His Heart Ached For Her

It was indeed An Ruxue!

She was so ruthless, still thinking of harming her. She would have been disfigured if Little Uncle hadn't caught her in time!

She hid in the washroom to cool her hand under the cold running water. The back of her hand was already scalded red, but An Ge'er didn't seem to sense any pain. She was leaning against the sink. Although only a few hours had passed, she felt that the time was crawling like a snail…

Her heart felt exhausted.

She had always thought if she didn't compete, fight, cry, or throw tantrums, she would be able to avoid everything. However, she had underestimated her family. If someone didn't want to let one off, there was nothing they could do to prevent it.

But, did An Ruxue think she was afraid of her because she had been giving in to her again and again?

An Ge'er's lips made a cold sneer. Ridiculous. She would have retaliated long ago if she had not been concerned about Grandpa's advanced age. She didn't want him to get agitated and argue with them on her behalf.

All of a sudden, the washroom's door opened. An Ge'er turned off the tap and turned to leave. However, someone grabbed her arm without any warning.

She lifted her gaze and looked at the tall and well-built figure in front of her. An Ge'er's eyes flickered. "Little Uncle."

Bo Yan looked at her pale face and said with furrowed eyebrows, "Why didn't you explain?"

"What was there to explain about?"

"Your older sister."

An Ge'er's eyes widened. Did he see that earlier?

She pulled her arm away from his grasp, lowered her head, and said in a relaxed tone. "There's nothing to explain. I'm already used to it. They're not going to believe me anyway."

The last sentence was true.

Whenever they were at home, An Ruxue would always do plenty of evil deeds and then plant them on her. She would pretend to be wrong and innocent. In fact, sometimes, they could also see whose fault it was. But it didn't matter; she could see they were protecting her.

Therefore, she was already used to the fact that they would take An Ruxue's side. It was useless to explain.

"You are hurt?" Bo Yan's voice became colder.

An Ge'er pulled her hand away on instinct, but he grabbed it and put it under cold running water again.

Her hand was fair and slender, and half of its back was scalded red. A gleam of hostility flashed across Bo Yan's eyes when he saw the wound.

This was the kind of life she had in their family for the past few years?

"Let's go." He turned off the tap and dragged her along.

"Where are we going?"

"I'm bringing you back."

"But Mother said I have to spend the night here today."

Bo Yan grabbed her arm. She couldn't fathom his emotions from his face at all. "Don't make me repeat."

Actually, An Ge'er felt relieved in her heart when she saw his firm attitude.

It was best if he could bring her away right now.

However…

An Ge'er looked at him hesitantly. Could he not mention that it was her who wanted to leave or he was going to leave because of her? Otherwise, Grandma definitely wouldn't agree.

Bo Yan's eyes remained profound, as if he had already seen through her. "I need to go back urgently as I have something on tonight."

An Ge'er yanked her head up, a gleam of gratitude flashing in her eyes.

She watched Little Uncle go out, say a few words, and then call her name. Knowing that it was already settled, she ran out. She picked up her school bag, wanting to go with him.

"Hey, wait a second!"

"Yes?"

The old lady took a look at An Ruxue. "Xue'er is a star now. If you can help her, do so."

The family had always objected to An Ruxue's attempt to work in the entertainment industry. However, the old lady felt she would have a hard time since she decided not to depend on her family. It was different now, though. Bo Yan wasn't in the military and was a business tycoon. It wouldn't hurt their family's reputation if he gave her a helping hand.

However, they didn't expect…