Jake was sprawled on his bed, scrolling through social media feeds that seemed to blur into a monotonous stream of memes, selfies, and food pics. His cramped apartment was dimly lit, the flickering bulb doing little to lift the gloom that had settled over him.
Before, what she once found revolting now held a certain allure. Shen Zhichu's beauty led her to believe that the child she carried wouldn't be too unfortunate in appearance.
What Li Jingshen failed to realize was that his feelings had shifted. The woman he once detested had gradually infiltrated his heart, like a seed taking root in the soil.
"When will Xia Mingyue be discharged from the hospital?" he asked.
His eyes fixated on the road ahead as he gripped the steering wheel, tightening his hold upon hearing Shen Zhichu's question.
"She'll be out in a couple of days. She's been emotionally shaken, so when she returns, apologize to her and avoid any further provocation," he advised.
Shen Zhichu found it amusing that Li Jingshen still expected her to apologize to Xia Mingyue.