At these words, Lu Jingyan’s heart constricted instantly.
Fearing that Gu Qing might fall and hurt herself, he gritted his teeth, pressed his hands firmly against the armrests of the sofa, and, with veins bulging on his forehead, summoned every ounce of his strength to try and stand. Finally, after a strenuous struggle, his legs trembled slightly as he managed to pull himself upright.
However, when he tried to take a step toward Gu Qing, he found his legs unresponsive, making every slight movement an agonizing ordeal. His body began to sway uncontrollably.
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