Chapter 42: Sharing the Same Bed

Everyone turned to look at Jiang Ruxue, and even Lu Fan was stunned.

Having spent five years with her, he knew that the Jiang family members mattered the most to her.

Why wasn't she at the hospital when Jiang Rushan was critically ill, and what was she doing at the Qin residence?

The Qin family had already prepared to make Lu Fan stay, but who could have expected an unexpected interruption.

Regardless of whether Jiang Ruxue came or not, Lu Fan had no intention of staying at the Qin residence. Since she had arrived, he simply went along with the flow.

"I'll head back first. I'll come back in seven days to perform acupuncture on the Third Master."

Qin Anan tugged at his sleeve. "Brother Lu Fan, but you look so exhausted. Just rest here at the Qin family's place; we will definitely take good care of you."

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but it's not very convenient. I'll head back first."

Hearing Lu Fan's reply, Jiang Ruxue finally let out a sigh of relief.

She had been so afraid that Lu Fan would refuse to leave with her, which would have been no different from a direct slap to her face in front of the Qin family.

Little did she know that Lu Fan's departure was neither for the Qin family nor for her.

The result would have been the same whether she came or not.

Suppressing his exhaustion, Lu Fan followed Jiang Ruxue away. Seeing his pale complexion, Jiang Ruxue felt a pang of worry.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine..."

Before he could finish his sentence, his vision went black, and his entire body slumped forward.

"Lu Fan!"

Jiang Ruxue was just opening the car door for him when she saw Lu Fan collapse. She hurriedly reached out to steady him.

Only then did she realize how tall and heavy Lu Fan really was.

With her back pressed against the car door, she used both hands to support him.

Lu Fan's chin happened to rest right in the crook of her neck, exhaling soft, shallow breaths carrying a faint medicinal fragrance.

"Lu Fan, are you okay?" she asked anxiously.

The man gave no response. With all her might, she pulled the car door open and helped him into the back seat.

Just like the last time she had witnessed it, he looked extremely weak, his forehead covered in a dense layer of sweat.

Having had that experience, Jiang Ruxue did not make a big fuss this time.

She drove Lu Fan straight back to their marital home, had two bodyguards help carry him down, and arranged for a servant to pick up the children from school that afternoon.

Even though Jiang Rushan was still in the hospital, Jiang Ruxue stayed by Lu Fan's side, constantly monitoring his condition.

Seeing that his body temperature was dropping again, Jiang Ruxue undressed, got into bed, and embraced him with a face full of shyness.

She couldn't quite articulate what she felt for Lu Fan, but one thing was certain: she didn't want a divorce.

She couldn't sleep on any of the nights he wasn't home; she had long since grown accustomed to having Lu Fan in her world.

Yet she hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so stubborn. All he needed to do was go to the civil affairs bureau to cancel the divorce application, but this time he stubbornly refused to budge.

She used to despise this lowly man, but at this moment, she carefully and tenderly held his robust and powerful body.

People naturally gravitate toward strength. Having witnessed Lu Fan's medical skills, her perception of him had undergone a earth-shattering transformation.

Jiang Ruxue carefully rested her head on his shoulder.

Lu Fan's consciousness was trapped in a haze, feeling as though he were walking through a freezing world of ice and snow.

Amidst the swirling snow, he caught sight of a woman's back, and instinctively pursued her.

Just as he was about to grasp her hand, he snapped his eyes open.

His body felt enveloped by a soft, warm, and gentle embrace.

Lowering his gaze, he discovered that he and Jiang Ruxue were lying close together, skin to skin. Jiang Ruxue's face was flushed, her voice sweet and tender as she asked, "You're awake? Are you feeling better?"