We've been in a marriage of convenience for three years without sleeping together. Why am I goi

In the end, Shen Luoyao changed into a simple white satin dress adorned with rhinestones, and wore a Bulgari necklace around her neck.

The outfit is simple, yet it makes her look even more adorable.

Lu Zhi stared at the skirt for a long time, feeling very uncomfortable.

"Wouldn't it be too strange to wear this? It's like..." After a few seconds of silence, Shen Luoyao looked at Gu Yizhi with affection in her eyes, "...a wedding dress."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhi felt a pang in her heart and quietly observed the man's reaction.

"It's nothing, it's just a wedding banquet." He spoke lightly, as if discussing a trivial matter.

Lu Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she pursed her lips tightly.

"Now that you've made your selection, I'll pack up the rest of the things." Fearing trouble, Lu Zhi personally went to the display case and packed up the jewelry left by her parents.

Her movements were unhurried and deliberate, gradually emptying the display case that originally held several glass shelves.

The jewelry that was taken away was mostly old and worn.

The style is already outdated.

Judging by the value of the jewelry alone, there aren't many pieces that are truly valuable; these are all items that came with Lu Zhi when she moved in.

In her heart.

Its emotional value outweighs its practical value.

Gu Yizhi seemed somewhat displeased, his brow furrowing slightly. "So eager?"

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Zhi didn't speak, but silently cleaned everything up.

Just as Lu Zhi was preparing to pack up the last piece of jewelry, a pair of hands suddenly reached out, as if it were intentional.

It crashed into them hard.

pat-

The sound of jewels shattering rang out.

Lu Zhi turned her gaze to the owner of the hand, her almond-shaped eyes filled with malice and jealousy.

Shen Luoyao slightly raised her eyelashes, and two pitiful tears fell from her eyes. "I really didn't mean to. Otherwise, I'll compensate you for these jewels."

"They're all worthless, decades-old styles, so they're fine once they're broken."

Hearing the man's nonchalant words, Lu Zhi felt as if her heart was being violently gripped, and she couldn't help but tremble with anger.

He knew perfectly well that this was a rare inheritance from Lu's parents.

If even one item is missing, it's all irretrievable.

But for Shen Luoyao, he didn't care at all.

Shen Luoyao seemed to sense her anger and quickly burrowed into Gu Yizhi's chest, "She won't be angry, will she?"

"No, I'll pay for it for you."

Seeing him holding someone else in his arms with such certainty, Lu Zhi's heart trembled slightly.

What is this?

To squander one's love is to affirm one's ability to be infinitely tolerant.

Lu Zhi's face flushed red, and she slapped Shen Luoyao hard across the face.

A red mark immediately appeared on that fair face.

She wasn't satisfied and wanted to continue slapping him, but was grabbed by another, larger hand. "Apologize."

The tone left no room for argument.

Having bowed her head her whole life in her previous life, Lu Zhi didn't want to bow it again, so she remained silent.

Gu Yizhi grabbed her chin. "I don't mind if the outside world exposes that Mrs. Gu has a mental illness."

The burning pain in her neck was nothing compared to the pain in Lu Zhi's heart; she could hardly breathe.

She couldn't imagine it at all.

The boy who once said to me, "If you have no home, I will protect you from now on."

It will become what it is now.

Lu Zhi raised her head, refusing to back down, "Of course you can send me to a mental hospital. You'd better explain to Father Gu how I got there."

"I'm an only child," Gu Yizhi said dismissively. "Besides me, could the old man donate everything?"

Shen Luoyao sobbed in grievance, "Fine, it's all my fault."

Before the tears could fall, Gu Yizhi hugged Shen Luoyao even tighter.

Lu Zhixin felt utterly disheartened, suddenly finding it pointless, and said indifferently, "I'm sorry."

"Yaoyao, we're going to the banquet." The two linked arms.

"This is a family friend of the Gu family." Shen Luoyao feigned doubt. "Why didn't you bring Lu Zhi along? She's your legal wife, isn't she?"

"The name doesn't matter," Gu Yizhi said sarcastically. "Besides, she comes by herself. Every time, she follows him around like a dog. Unlike you, who are so considerate."

Gazing at their backs, which resembled those of a newlywed couple, Lu Zhi could no longer hold back her tears.

Wang Ma kindly handed over a box of sertraline and warm water, saying, "Madam is being impulsive again; she should take her medicine."

"Ugh." Lu Zhi felt nauseous and increasingly disgusted.

Lu Zhi took antidepressants for a full ten years in her previous life.

By the end of the meal, my entire stomach and intestines felt nauseous.

The pain of tossing and turning in bed every night, while the entertainment section of Weibo trending for the two kissing intimately.

It was what made her desperately try to maintain the respectable image of a family.

It became a complete joke.

even so.

Lu Zhi still didn't want to give up on this relationship. After being entangled in pain and hatred for a long time, she gradually lost herself.

I took sertraline by chance and found that it could significantly reduce my emotional perception.

Lu Zhi felt as if she had found a priceless treasure.

She takes medication whenever she faces a situation she doesn't want to confront.

Looking back now, it was a huge mistake.

The pills swaying in front of her startled Lu Zhi from her reverie. Wang Ma reminded her, "Madam, it's time to take your medicine. You have to attend the Xu family's dinner party later."

Lu Zhi stared at the pills for a while, then said, "I'm not going."

Aunt Wang frowned and advised, "This won't do. If you don't go, you'll be doing the vixen's just asking for trouble, and Mr. Gu will be seduced."

Her expression darkened, and she fell silent.

"It's nothing serious. A little medicine will calm you down, and you'll be able to attend the banquet as usual."

Lu Zhi: "Okay, you can go do other things."

After everyone left, Lu Zhi put the whole pill in her pocket without taking a single bite.

When exactly did the condition worsen?

After her parents passed away, she slowly tried to move on. Later, she stayed at Gu's house for two or three years.

Prolonged suppression actually exacerbated the condition.

Every time I feel pain, I can't help but recall the sweet moments in my memory.

Waking up to face the stark reality is even more painful.

A toxic relationship.

For no apparent reason, Lu Zhi recalled Gu Yizhi's dismissive tone just now.

Every time, I've been like a dog, by his side for so many years.

She was truly despicable in the past.

As she thought about it, Lu Zhi felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, making her feel even worse.

Lu Zhi crushed the medicine violently with her hands.

Wang Ma, who was working, noticed and said, "Madam, would you like some more medicine?"

"No need, I'm not planning to go to the banquet." Lu Zhi looked listless. "If anyone asks, I'll just say I have a cold and it's inconvenient."

At this moment, Lu Zhi was still wearing her skirt, looking disheveled and lonely.

Aunt Wang sighed, "Sigh."

Just then, the screen of her phone, which was on the table, lit up.

Lu Zhi glanced at it and saw that it was a message from the man named Pei.

I originally intended to skip this.

But feeling too depressed, Lu Zhi inexplicably opened the chat box.

Pei: [I didn't see you at the banquet, were you stuck in traffic?]

Lu Zhi tapped the screen with her finger: "No traffic, I don't want to go."

Pei: [Why did you suddenly decide not to go? (Puppy peeking out.jpg)]

Lu Zhi: [I'm in a bad mood.]

Pei: [What's wrong.jpg]

The emoji used is adorable; it's a golden curly-haired puppy that's enthusiastic and carefree, giving off a strangely healing vibe.

Lu Zhi unknowingly let down her guard.

【unimportant.】

Pei: [But this is very important to me. I really want to see you.]