Marriage Seduction Addiction

Chapter 189: Treatment or Punishment?

Tang Xu's heart suddenly tightened.

Of course she remembered that time.

Given that he went to Europe for the first time after they started dating and then disappeared for more than a month, she asked him if he could come back within a week this second time, as she was still deeply in love with him.

Yan Shiyu gave her an affirmative answer.

He did indeed return within a week.

But as soon as he returned, the two broke up.

So that time, or even the first time before that, was he going for treatment?

Because he made a promise to her, he shortened the second treatment, resulting in him incurring some debt.

No, that's not right.

How could such a thing happen during treatment?
How could the missed treatments be made up more than half a year later, when there were no symptoms at all?

Is this treatment, or something else?
Tang Xu was filled with doubts. Looking at him, she asked again, "When is it considered 'abnormal'? Who defines 'abnormal'? Who arranged for you to receive treatment?"

The answer is self-evident.

The answer is who made the decision for him to stay abroad for so many years and return to China.

"It's Grandpa Yan, isn't it?"

Before he could answer, Tang Xu gave the answer himself.

If that's the case, is this so-called treatment actually a cure, or a punishment carried out in the name of treatment?

Even though she already knew the answer, Tang Xu was still filled with shock and confusion.

She looked at him, really wanting to ask him why.

But many things in this world are so absurd that no answer can be found.

Asking "why" any more times is pointless.

Moreover, even though Tang Xu tried her best to remain calm and hard-hearted at this moment, she still lost control in the end.

She was starting to lose control of her emotions.

She couldn't help but recall the past, and how he had to go to such lengths to fulfill his promise to her...

But as soon as he returned, he was met with her questioning and demands for a breakup.

She was somewhat annoyed with herself for her lack of composure at the time, but she felt even more heartache.

My heart aches for everything he's been through...

Even though there are still so many unknown answers, Tang Xu no longer cares about pursuing them at this moment.

She suddenly stepped forward, reached out and hugged him, leaning on his shoulder in silence.

Yan Shiyu's body was still slightly stiff. After a long time, he finally tentatively reached out and gently touched her back.

"Aren't you afraid?" he asked.

Tang Xu knew what he was asking.

He was considered crazy, he had to undergo long-term treatments like electroconvulsive therapy, and there were so many uncertainties surrounding him...

If she were clear-headed and calm enough, she certainly wouldn't have done such a thing at this moment.

But she lost all her clarity and composure.

So she said—

"You're not afraid, so what am I afraid of?"

Yan Shiyu remained standing stiffly for a long time before finally reaching out and gently embracing her.

……

The night was hazy. On the living room sofa, Tang Xu insisted on unbuttoning Yan Shiyu's shirt once again.

Clearly, he was unwilling to reveal his wounds, not even a tiny bit.

That's why he didn't want her to see his wounds, didn't want her to see his body, and even less did he want her to see everything he had been through.

That's why he used a calculated method to get her to leave Boston so that he could go there for "treatment."

But Tang Xu insisted that he repeatedly show his wounds to her.

She even personally applied the ointment to every wound on his body.

She wanted to know every trace of his body.

Perhaps this is the first step for two people to truly get closer.

After applying ointment to all the wounds, both deep and shallow, new and old, Tang Xu's gaze fell on the most conspicuous wound.

That was a mark left by Yan Fengqi's scheme, the most shocking spot on his body.

Those scars were the result of long-term torment, and this particular wound almost cost him his life.

Which one hurts more?
Tang Xu wanted to know the answer, but dared not think about it too much. After staring at it for a long time, she suddenly lowered her head and kissed the wound.

Yan Shiyu grabbed the back of her head.

The moment her lips left the wound, Tang Xu realized what she had done.

At this moment, this posture is rather awkward; if someone were to see it, they would probably think—

Tang Xu didn't think about it anymore.

She suddenly remembered something and turned to look at the clock next to her.

It's already midnight!

In an instant, Tang Xu quickly pulled up Yan Shiyu's shirt, buttoning it up as she said, "You should go! It's midnight, Song Luobai should be back by now—"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yan Shiyu reached out and took her hand.

He won't be back tonight.

Tang Xu suddenly stopped, staring at him blankly for a long time before finally relaxing little by little.

She had no reason not to trust.

Since he said that, he must have made some arrangements to ensure that Song Luobai is safe, even if he doesn't come back.

A moment later, Tang Xu buried herself in his arms again and hugged him tightly.

……

That night, Yan Shiyu stayed.

Nothing happened all night.

The next morning, before dawn, Tang Xu woke up.

I opened my eyes and checked the time; it wasn't even six o'clock yet.

She woke up because the people around her made a noise.

Tang Xu turned to look at Yan Shiyu beside her.

He remained lying down, and when he turned to look at her, a look of helplessness crossed his eyes. "Did I wake you up?"

Yes.

He woke up because his body suddenly twitched uncontrollably in his sleep, and Tang Xu woke up as well.

But Tang Xu didn't answer a word. She just leaned closer to him again, nestled into his arms, and whispered, "It's not dawn yet, sleep a little longer."

Yan Shiyu slowly closed her eyes. "Okay."