C14 Five Years of Nightmare

Sometimes, when there was no medicine available, she had to wrap the wound with a piece of rag, but the blood would still seep through layer by layer. She had to wait for the bleeding to almost stop and let it heal naturally, as there was no other option.

The pain and hardship of such natural healing were known only to her, as she bore it all alone. In the dead of night, when the pain was unbearable, she had to endure it silently, unable to make a sound. If she woke them up, it would only lead to another beating.

In this environment, she had no choice but to struggle by any means necessary, stepping over others just to survive. Those five years were like a nightmare, and she was a lost soul within it.

There are bright places in the world, but there are always dark ones too. The places untouched by light are especially dark. And then there was Lin Ya, eager to torment her, to make her less than human.

Her only belief at the time was to see her son, Linlin. But after she got out, she found that Linlin called her enemy "mother," which was a heart-wrenching pain.

Bai Chongyuan and Lin Ya, just wait. Since fate has given me another chance at life, I will make sure you pay the price. I will repay the pain I suffered a hundredfold, leaving you unable to live or die!

Lin Ci couldn't stand the sight of Bai Chongyuan anymore; just one look made her feel sick. She had to speed up her plan to call off the engagement.

Taking in the scene before her, Lin Ci lowered her head and quietly walked toward the door. She lay on the couch with her tablet, absentmindedly scrolling through random things. Though she appeared bored, her mind was racing. She needed to find a very secluded mansion, a place that held crucial importance for her.

Before long, Bai Chongyuan returned, signaling it was time to eat. The dining table was silent until Bai Chongyuan broke the ice.

"I heard you caused a scene at the hotel near the school?"

As expected, she knew he was suspicious, so she had prepared in advance.

"I went to school this morning and heard some classmates say that guy, Fu Yuanyi, is more handsome and impressive than you. I couldn't stand it, so I went to his hotel to stir up trouble," Lin Ci said, feigning defiance to gain Bai Chongyuan's trust. Since he already knew she was aware of the hotel's owner, there was no point in pretending otherwise. Better to admit it openly than to try and hide it.

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As expected, Bai Chongyuan smiled warmly, "Such a childlike spirit," he said, looking at Lin Ci with a doting expression. Lin Ci saw that affectionate smile and felt a deep hatred inside. Once, she had lost herself in that indulgent love, living solely for him. But in the end? He betrayed her, hurt her! Lin Ci wished she could tear him apart! Yet, on the surface, she maintained her composure, offering a faint smile and lowering her eyes to hide the disgust in them.

By evening, Lin Ci had already gone to bed early. When Bai Chongyuan lay down, she was already deep in her dreams. Lin Ci did this because she couldn't stand to see Bai Chongyuan's detestable face. Every time she saw him, the hatred in her heart grew. But since she wasn't strong enough yet, she couldn't confront him openly and had to endure.

Therefore, Lin Ci knew she had to become stronger quickly.

The next morning, Lin Ci woke up early, finished breakfast, and headed to school.