EBE Chapter 142 Crime and Punishment
Chapter 142 Crime and Punishment
Although Bai Li was very busy during these seven days, she wasn't so busy that she couldn't even spare a moment to visit Jing Ye.
The reason she hadn't come was that she was troubled by a lot of complicated and conflicted emotions.
This wasn't the first time the quiet night had caused her heartache.
A month ago, he chose to leave himself and face the danger alone.
This time, amidst the chaos of the auction, Jingye once again unhesitatingly shielded Baili from mortal danger with her own body, making another self-sacrifice.
Although she understood that Jingye's motivation for doing this was to protect her, and that his loyalty and protection had never changed, Bai Li felt helpless and heartbroken by his repeated self-sacrifice.
She was deeply grateful for Jingye's efforts, but at the same time, she felt resentful about Jingye's behavior, which completely disregarded her own safety.
It wasn't anger, but more of a feeling of heartache.
This complex emotion, like a tangled mess, left her feeling conflicted every time she thought of Jingye.
Just then, Bai Li was busy dealing with the affairs of the Qing Teng family, so she threw herself into it, using busyness to numb herself.
Now, the Qing Teng family has been successfully destroyed, and this powerful evil force has finally collapsed under the blow of justice.
With the crisis resolved, Bai Li finally had the leisure to confront her inner feelings.
She found that her inner turmoil had not lessened, but rather intensified.
On the one hand, Jingye's serious injury always weighed heavily on her heart like a stone.
Recalling that night at the auction, Jingye gradually lost consciousness in her arms. At that moment, grief and despair overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. She never wanted to experience that feeling again in her life.
Every time she recalls that scene, her heart feels like it's being pierced by sharp needles, and it hurts terribly.
On the other hand, Jingye's departure earlier also disappointed her somewhat.
She always felt that Jingye's departure seemed to violate some unspoken understanding and agreement between them.
We clearly agreed that no matter what happens in the future, we will face it together.
But Jingye's departure made her experience the feeling of being "abandoned" by someone she trusted, which left her feeling very uneasy.
At this moment, she stood at the door of the ward once again.
Looking at the tightly closed door, Bai Li had to admit that she was indeed somewhat dissatisfied with Jing Ye's repeated risky behavior.
I've deliberately kept my distance from him these past few days partly because I wanted to "punish" him for not valuing his own life.
She truly hoped that Jingye would be more cautious in the future and not easily put herself in dangerous situations again.
Bai Li couldn't help but wonder if the person in the ward had noticed her deliberate distancing during this time.
She thought, "Probably."
Jingye was more perceptive than she had imagined. She hadn't visited him for seven whole days, and with his keen senses, he must have noticed something was amiss.
That's why he hasn't contacted me for so many days.
Bai Li couldn't help but mutter to herself, finding it hard to imagine what this usually calm and composed butler had been thinking about all this time, that he didn't even have the courage to contact her.
When he resolutely turned around and left home, didn't he seem quite dashing?
Bai Li finally reached out slowly and gently pushed open the door to the ward.
This was the first time she had seen Jingye's appearance after the surgery.
Previously, although Jingye's health reports were delivered to her on time every day, and the reports clearly showed that Jingye's health was slowly improving, the doctor also said that as long as he rested for a few more months, he would be able to make a full recovery.
But seeing Jingye lying on the hospital bed still caused her a dull ache in her heart.
His originally fair skin now appeared sickly pale, which unexpectedly added to his fragile beauty.
A few strands of hair fell across his forehead, slightly obscuring his tightly closed eyes.
He looked noticeably thinner, and sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating his face and outlining its contours. The lines appeared even more aloof and cold under the interplay of light and shadow.
Jingye also heard the sound of the door opening.
These days, most of the people coming to the ward are Ah Hu or the caregivers, so he subconsciously assumed that it would be them again this time.
But the moment his gaze fell upon Bai Li, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world fell silent.
He was completely stunned, his eyes filled with disbelief. After a long while, he finally came to his senses, his lips trembling slightly, and he softly called out, "Miss..."
As he spoke, he subconsciously tried to prop himself up, wanting to get a little closer to Bai Li.
Bai Li then noticed that Jing Ye's right shoulder was wrapped in a thick bandage.
Even so, his beauty was not diminished at all; on the contrary, it possessed a flawed beauty that surpassed his usual appearance, like a broken painting, carrying a unique and breathtaking charm.
This beauty made Bai Li's heart ache even more, and all the complicated emotions she had felt before turned into deep pity at this moment.
Bai Li strode forward, reached out and pressed him back down with a little force, her voice carrying an unquestionable tone: "Don't move."
Although she felt deep tenderness for Jingye, her expression was not good. Her brows furrowed slightly, and when she looked at Jingye's face, she noticed that his eyes had instantly turned red.
Her reddened eyes made Bai Li's heart clench.
I don't know if the pain is from the wound being pulled on, or from seeing myself.
Regardless of the reason, Bai Li has no intention of letting Jing Ye off so easily today.
Unbeknownst to Bai Li herself, a hint of tears gradually welled up in her eyes.
Jingye inadvertently noticed this subtle change, and his expression instantly became even more panicked than before. He uncontrollably gripped Bai Li's hand that was on his shoulder, his voice choked with emotion, almost pleading as he said:
"Miss, don't leave me. I was wrong. Punish me however you want, but please don't leave me..."
"What did you do wrong?" Bai Li raised her chin slightly and asked fiercely.
Without the slightest hesitation, Jingye blurted out, "I shouldn't have left on my own."
He answered so quickly, as if he had already recited the answer countless times in his mind.
Humph.
His attitude toward admitting guilt was relatively good.
Bai Li narrowed her eyes.
In fact, Bai Li didn't know that during the days she lay alone in the hospital bed, Jing Ye had been constantly reflecting on her behavior and analyzing each of her choices over and over again.
He knew Bai Li too well, and he knew exactly which of his actions disappointed her the most, which was why he was able to answer so quickly and accurately at this moment.
When Bai Li entered the ward, she instructed Ah Hu and the others to stand guard outside the door to ensure that no one would come in and disturb them at this time.
She tilted her head slightly, carefully examining Jingye's face. Just moments ago, her face had been deathly pale, but in a short time, it had flushed red.
It was probably caused by emotional excitement; it seems there's nothing seriously wrong with his health.
Bai Li tilted her head slightly and thought for a moment, then made up her mind.
She took a deep breath, stepped onto the chair next to the bed, and nimbly climbed onto the bed.
She leaned down, placing her hands on either side of Jingye's body, and pressed him firmly onto the bed. Then she leaned closer to Jingye and said, "Your crimes don't stop there. You left without saying goodbye and even dared to write your will and love letter together. Tell me, how should I punish you?"