Chapter 1163: Don't You Want to Atone?

To cover up those marks, as soon as Qin Yiyan left, Liu Xin'ai found a high-collared garment in the wardrobe.

As for the contraceptive pills...

This time, she must hide the bottle well!

Liu Xin'ai looked around the room.

Finally, she discovered a doll ornament.

The ornament was not easily broken.

In that position, no one would touch it either.

If she hid the medicine bottle there, there would be no chance for it to be discovered!

Once Liu Xin'ai confirmed the location, she began to act...

Half an hour later—Chi Rong walked into the living room, saw that Qin Yiyan was also there, and was about to speak with a smile.

But when Chi Rong saw the scratch marks on her son's face, she could no longer smile.

She turned to ask, puzzled and worried: "What happened to your face?"

"Scratched by Xin'ai."

"Ah?"

Qin Yiyan was quite calm.

Moreover, his reason was very sufficient: "She was in a bad mood, had been drinking, and took it out on me; I couldn't get angry with her, so I just had to endure it."

This reason did not match the actual situation at all.

But because Qin Yiyan appeared very composed.

Chi Rong believed him.

She even sighed and murmured: "It's understandable; Xin'ai has just experienced the pain of losing a loved one, so her emotions might be unstable. You should accompany her more."

"Mm, there wasn't much going on at the company, so I came back."

In fact, Qin Yiyan had only rushed back after receiving a call from his mother.

However, such a truth did not need to be known by Chi Rong.

Looking around, Chi Rong did not see Liu Xin'ai, so she asked: "Where is Xin'ai?"

"She is in the room."

"Resting?"

"No, she was just chatting with a friend."

"Then if I go over now, will I be disturbing them?"

"No, her friend has already left."

Upon hearing this, Chi Rong nodded slowly and said: "Then I'll go see Xin'ai."

Qin Yiyan's lips moved.

But he said nothing.

He just went upstairs with his mother; the moment he pushed open the bedroom door, Qin Yiyan discovered...

Liu Xin'ai had changed her clothes.

This made Qin Yiyan hum silently.

He thought to himself that she was quite clever!

Chi Rong also saw Liu Xin'ai's clothes.

But she looked puzzled and asked: "Xin'ai, are you that cold, to be wearing something so thick?"

"I... I have a cold and haven't fully recovered yet, so I'm wearing something a bit thicker."

Hearing that Liu Xin'ai was still ill, Chi Rong felt very distressed.

She took the initiative to hold Liu Xin'ai's hand and comforted her: "The deceased are gone; only if you live well will your father truly be at peace!"

Thinking of Liu Tengnian, Liu Xin'ai's eyes felt sore, and her voice carried pain: "Actually, he had a chance to escape the clutches of his illness!"

After saying this, she pressed her lips together tightly.

Chi Rong heard the resentment in Liu Xin'ai's words.

However, she did not connect this emotion to Qin Yiyan at all, only assuming that Liu Xin'ai was complaining about the unfairness of fate.

Chi Rong really wanted to say a few more things to soothe Liu Xin'ai.

But she also knew her comfort was too hollow.

And no matter how she said it, it was just those same few sentences.

If only...

Chi Rong suddenly thought of someone!

That person made Chi Rong suggest to Liu Xin'ai: "I know a young lady who speaks very reasonably and is also very open-minded. If there's a chance, I'll introduce you; perhaps after chatting with her, your mood will be much more at ease."

Liu Xin'ai did not take this suggestion to heart.

She just gave a light "Mm."

Because Chi Rong was holding Liu Xin'ai's hand, she could feel that she seemed to have lost some weight.

This made Chi Rong feel even more distressed.

She lowered her head and patted her hand twice, intending to urge Liu Xin'ai to eat well.

But upon lowering her head, she saw a red mark on the back of Liu Xin'ai's hand.

This discovery made her look at Qin Yiyan again.

This look from Chi Rong...

Made both young people feel more or less nervous!

And embarrassment!

However, Chi Rong did not associate it in an ambiguous direction.

She only thought...

That Liu Xin'ai had used Qin Yiyan as a punching bag and accidentally hurt herself.

And the fact that Qin Yiyan was willing to be the target of Liu Xin'ai's venting, didn't that show he loved Liu Xin'ai deeply?

Although life is unpredictable, Chi Rong felt deeply comforted that the children had such a deep bond.

After sighing with emotion, Chi Rong noticed beads of sweat seeping out on Liu Xin'ai's forehead.

Chi Rong used a handkerchief to wipe them for her and asked, "Why are you still sweating?"

Qin Yiyan was standing right behind Chi Rong.

He knew why Liu Xin'ai was sweating.

A mocking expression could not help but appear on his face.

But his status as a husband made him speak up to explain for Liu Xin'ai: "She just took cold medicine; perhaps the effect of the medicine is kicking in."

"Then lie down and rest quickly; Mother just came to see you. Life will always have difficulties, but as long as you two as a married couple work together, you can overcome any hurdle."

Chi Rong was encouraging Liu Xin'ai.

But in reality?

What Liu Xin'ai wanted to get rid of most was her husband!

The man by her side was her true nightmare!

Liu Xin'ai's chest felt very tight.

She didn't say another word, lay down on the bed, and gently closed her eyes.

Liu Xin'ai had originally wanted to adjust her emotions.

As it turned out, she actually fell asleep.

In a daze, Liu Xin'ai dreamed of her father.

The two of them talked a lot in the dream.

Liu Tengnian urged Liu Xin'ai to live well and become a mother soon.

He also told Liu Xin'ai that he was no longer in pain now and would no longer be tormented by illness...

Listening to Liu Tengnian's words, Liu Xin'ai felt tears streaming down continuously.

Her heart ached so much it tightened!

Finally, Liu Tengnian said that time was up.

Then he bade farewell to his daughter with great reluctance.

Liu Xin'ai wanted to hold her father back, so she reached out her hand to him.

But she didn't grasp anything.

She just opened her eyes abruptly.

And what came into view...

Was the stark white ceiling.

Liu Xin'ai stared blankly.

After a long while, she stiffly turned her neck.

This movement made her realize... there was actually someone by her side!

Qin Yiyan was sitting nearby.

He was holding a book in his hands.

While Liu Xin'ai was dazed, he did not say a word.

This did not fit his style at all.

Because her head was turned to the side, Liu Xin'ai felt that her pillowcase was wet.

That is to say, the tears in the dream were real.

Then Qin Yiyan...

Might very well have seen her crying in her sleep!

But that didn't matter anymore.

Liu Xin'ai turned her head back, closed her eyes for a moment, and said dully, "I am going to the Laboratory tomorrow."

"Not faking illness anymore?"

Liu Xin'ai ignored the mockery in Qin Yiyan's voice.

She only stated her decision: "I want to promote the Special Effect Medicine and save more people."

"Hmm, worthy of being Doctor Liu, truly practicing medicine to save the world."

Liu Xin'ai did not want to speak anymore, so she turned over.

But Qin Yiyan had thought Liu Xin'ai would say a few more words to him.

He didn't expect...

She was still the same old way!

Qin Yiyan immediately cooled his attitude and reminded her: "I have not agreed to let you go out."

His reminder did not cause any emotional change in Liu Xin'ai.

With her back to Qin Yiyan, Liu Xin'ai's voice was hoarse: "Qin Yiyan, don't you want to atone for your sins?"

"Why should I atone? Your father's death had nothing to do with me in the first place!"

Qin Yiyan knew that Liu Xin'ai had nailed him to the pillar of shame once again!