Skip to chapter content
Chapter 85

Chapter 85

1,453 words7 minutes read

That’s right. These past few days, the only thing An Xiaoni could think about was how to kill him. She wanted to catch him while he was sleeping. With a kitchen knife, with scissors, with her bare hands, with her feet. She had played these scenarios out in her mind countless times. She thought about it until her head felt like it would explode. Countless times, she had wanted to bolt out of the room and run to the kitchen to grab a weapon. But just as many times, she had suppressed the urge. Now, he was using something her father had left her to taunt her. Her fury ignited instantly. Without a second thought, she wanted to maim him right then and there. Quan Ying just stood there, letting her. It wouldn’t be useful anymore anyway. He wouldn’t need it. If he turned into a eunuch, that might actually be fine. If he became one, wouldn't she stop being afraid and having to guard herself every time they shared a bed? Wouldn’t she stop trembling whenever he touched her shoulder? Wouldn’t she finally be able to talk to him? Even if it were just a word or two a day. Even if it were just glancing at him.

Sign in to continue

Sign in to purchase this chapter or buy a subscription.