usatvline Chapter 428 I Don’t Need You to Hold Me
Chapter 428 I Don’t Need You to Hold Me
The early morning sun shone through the car window, gently falling on Jiang Ning's tired face.
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, like dewdrops on butterfly wings.
She curled up in the driver's seat, her body stiff from staying in the same posture for so long, and every muscle was protesting against the discomfort of last night.
After a sleepless night and the inner entanglement and struggle, she fell into a deep sleep without realizing it.
In her dream, she was still chasing that vague figure, her heart full of confusion and anxiety.
When she slowly opened her eyes, every cell in her body was protesting against last night's discomfort.
Her arms were numb, her leg muscles ached, and even moving her fingers became a luxury.
She tried to adjust her sitting position, but found that she could hardly move. This feeling made her feel helpless and frustrated.
She moaned softly, trying to ease the stiffness in her body.
However, this slight sound could not cover up the discomfort that penetrated deep into the bone marrow.
Every muscle seemed to be tightly bound, making it difficult to move.
At this moment, her eyes inadvertently swept out of the car window, and she was surprised to find a figure standing there.
Looking closely, it turned out to be Gu Yuan.
His figure appeared particularly clear under the light of the street lamp. His face revealed a look of concern, and his eyes were full of worry and apology.
Gu Yuan knocked on the car window gently, signaling Jiang Ning to unlock the door.
Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment, but finally pressed the button.
As the car door slowly opened, Gu Yuan bent down and entered the car.
His appearance seemed to bring a warm breeze, instantly filling the small space.
He stretched out his hand and approached Jiang Ning cautiously, as if he wanted to pick her up from her seat and take her home to have a good rest.
However, Jiang Ning's body language clearly showed resistance.
Her arms were crossed over her chest and her brows were tightly furrowed, like a solid wall, isolating herself from the outside world.
The tightly closed lips and cold eyes seemed to be silently conveying a message:
"I don't need your help."
Gu Yuan's movements paused for a moment because of Jiang Ning's resistance.
He certainly sensed her resistance, but he didn't let it back him down.
Instead, he took a deep breath and said in a voice as gentle as possible:
"Jiang Ning, I know you must be feeling very uncomfortable right now. Please trust me and let me help you. I just want you to feel more comfortable... You need to have a good rest. I can help you relieve these physical discomforts."
There was a hint of struggle in Jiang Ning's eyes. In her heart, she actually longed for comfort and support, but the misunderstanding and uneasiness of last night still followed her.
She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm:
"I can walk by myself. I don't need you to carry me."
Gu Yuan looked at her determined expression and knew that forcing her at this moment would only deepen her disgust.
He nodded and took a step back, giving Jiang Ning enough space.
He held out his hand, motioning for her to use it to stand up.
Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment, but finally grabbed his hand and slowly stood up with his help.
Gu Yuan supported her carefully, and they slowly walked towards the house.
Although Jiang Ning was not feeling well, her self-esteem and independence made her unwilling to rely entirely on Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan expressed his care and love through his actions. He knew that only through time and patience could the relationship between them be slowly repaired.
This morning was both an end and a beginning for Jiang Ning and Gu Yuan.
What they face is not only physical recovery, but also spiritual healing.
In this process, they all need to learn to understand and tolerate, and learn how to find a balance between loving and being loved.
And it all started on that challenging and uncertain morning.