As her husband swept her up in his arms, Chen Rou let out a startled cry: "What are you doing? Be gentle."
Nie Zhao wanted to be gentle, but his pride wouldn't allow it. He set his wife down on the bed with practiced grace, tore through her pajamas, and lunged for her.
He could have held out longer. Even with his limited experience, he could tell whether she was moaning from pleasure or pain. Her arm must have been aching badly, as it remained limp by her side on the bed, never once lifting. With a heavy heart, he was forced to bring things to an end.
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