Chapter 489: Chapter 489

Ling Yunshu forcefully dragged Ling Chuxia down the stairs and out of the house; with a heavy push, Ling Chuxia, caught off guard, staggered backward a few steps and fell heavily to the ground.

Standing over her, Ling Yunshu looked down at her with a height advantage. The usual gentleness and indulgence in her eyes were gone, replaced by extreme disgust and resentment. She spoke coldly and deliberately, "I believe Shi Che was just drunk at the time and mistook you for me, which is why he did that, but you... you were sober. I don’t care what you feel for Shi Che, but you can never love him, because he loves me, do you understand?"

"Sister, I know, I’ve always known. I never dared to hope for anything... I know I owe you an apology, but please, let me accompany Madam on this last journey, please..."

Ling Chuxia struggled to sit up from the ground, her hand subconsciously reaching out to grab Ling Yunshu’s.

"Sorry? When you and Shi Che did that, did you think about being sorry? Ling Chuxia, if you truly feel guilty toward me, then go, get as far away as possible. Even if you see Shi Che in the future, you must avoid him. I think, like me, he never wants to see you again!"

After finishing her last sentence, Ling Yunshu’s hand fiercely shook off Ling Chuxia’s, turned, and walked back into the house, the door slamming shut heavily in front of Ling Chuxia.

And her last words, just like that door, slammed heavily into her heart.

Shi Che and she, never wanting to see her again...

She returned, truly without any expectations; she really was just... worried about Shi Che, only wanting to silently be by his side, but now... did she no longer even have the right to be with him?

Why had it come to this, why had things turned out this way?

Ling Chuxia covered her face with both hands, her body slowly curling up, uncontrollable sobs escaping her.

Ling Yunshu walked back into the living room, the anger and resentment on her face swiftly concealed. She raised her hand and slowly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, the corners of her lips slowly curving upwards.

Her entire plan had gone incredibly smoothly; how could she not be pleased?

The drug she had given Ling Chuxia was blended into that cup of water. Taken alone, it merely caused a sensation of warmth and some breathlessness without other symptoms. Yet, this drug, once mixed with alcohol, even just a whiff of it, changed in nature, turning disorienting and delusional, reducing people to act on instinct alone.

In the United States, there was a time when she nearly survived on this drug; she knew its effects better than anyone. Therefore, she had timed her arrival to intercept Ling Chuxia.

Given Ling Chuxia’s character, already feeling guilty towards her, now caught in bed, she would never willingly appear before Shi Che again. And even if Shi Che found her, she would not avoid him. They... really had no chance left.

It truly was killing two birds with one stone! Everything was within her control.

Ling Yunshu slowly smiled. Now, it was time for the final step!

Ling Yunshu slowly moved her feet, stepping up the stairs gradually. As she entered the bedroom and saw Shi Che quietly lying there, her hands slowly began to loosen her clothes...