Chapter 417: Chapter 418: Giving Up Halfway
For years, she had wielded power and influence because of her status. Now, her father was gone, her backing lost, and she even had to atone for her fatherâs sins. This drastic fall was undoubtedly a huge blow to her.
But for those who couldnât stand her, it was immensely satisfying. This overbearing Ning Xia, always causing troubleânow she finally brought about her own ruin!
Having dealt with Ning Xia, Li Tingyan heaved a sigh of relief and looked up at Chu Zhan, "Chu Zhan, thank you so much for your help this time!"
Chu Zhan playfully punched Li Tingyanâs arm, "No need to be polite, weâre brothers. By the way, is Nini okay?"
Li Tingyanâs eyes dimmed, "My wife is not seriously hurt."
"Thatâs good to hear," Chu Zhan nodded reassuringly. "Iâll take Ning Xia back to the provincial city to handle the aftermath. I promise everything will be arranged properly, give me a call if you need anything!"
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When Li Tingyan returned to the hospital, it was already nighttime.
As soon as he arrived at the ward, he saw the doctor and nurses in a frenzy. It turned out that Nianyangâs fever had suddenly worsened, and they were trying to cool her down.
Li Tingyan didnât understand these things; he simply watched with heartache as his wife was being fussed over and had an IV drip set up. It took until midnight for her condition to stabilize; what a commotion it was.
Li Tingyan had not slept for two nights, and the exhaustion had made his eyes red. Sitting by the bedside, he finally had the chance to observe Nianyangâs condition.
Nianyangâs forehead was bruised in many places and tightly wrapped in gauze. She lay there with her eyes shut, looking so fragile as if she might break at any moment, which made him feel unbearable distress.
His Nini, the treasure of his heart, how could she suffer such torment, and this wasnât even the first time.
It was all because of him!
Seeing Nianyang like this, Li Tingyan regretted not having whipped that vile Ning Xia a few more times earlier!
"Cold, cold, Iâm so cold..." Nianyang, who was asleep, suddenly
shivered and mumbled, awakening his heartâs anguish.
He immediately took out an extra blanket from the nearby cabinet and covered Nianyang with it, "Nini, are you still cold now?"
Nianyang was still restlessly mumbling, "Iâm cold, Iâm so cold..."
Li Tingyan couldnât bear her discomfort and didnât want to leave the room, so he simply took off his clothes, lay on the bed, and tightly embraced Nianyang, transferring his body warmth to her. This action inadvertently provided Nianyang with a great sense of security, and she immediately became still.
Only this time, she was no longer muttering about being cold, but rather something else, something faintly resembling âbirthdayâ.
It seemed she was still bothered by not having a good birthday that night.
Li Tingyan felt his heart breaking, gently stroking her face, and affectionately said, "Nini, Iâm sorry I didnât give you a good birthday. When you get better, can I make it up to you?"
Unfortunately, by this time, Nianyang was deep in sleep and couldnât hear the manâs words whispering in her ear.
When Nianyang regained consciousness, she felt as if her head was splitting; she let out a gentle moan and slowly opened her eyes, where she was greeted by the handsome face of Li Tingyan.
Nianyang was taken aback, her memories rushing back like a tide. She recalled being kidnapped by Ning Xia, and then Ning Xiaâs two bodyguards trying to cut off her finger for a ring. Then she saw Li Tingyan.
Nianyang had thought it was a dream, she thought she was done for, but now it seemed it wasnât a dream!
Li Tingyan really did rescue her from hell!
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