Noble Marriage
Chapter 592: So You Really Have Gone Mad

Chapter 592: Chapter 592: So You Really Have Gone Mad

"Xinlan, it’s me."

It was actually Qiao Yiyang!

Rong Shaoze bolted upright, with a terrifyingly cold expression.

Worried he might act rashly, Lin Xinlan quickly grabbed his hand and calmly asked the person outside, "Is there something you need? I was asleep."

"I heard some noises from your room. Are you okay?"

"I’m fine."

"Xinlan..."

"If you don’t have anything else, I’m going to sleep," Lin Xinlan interrupted him indifferently.

Qiao Yiyang mused, "Alright then, you should rest early. I won’t disturb you anymore."

As soon as he left, Rong Shaoze seized her shoulders and asked sternly, "Does he often disturb you so late at night?"

"No!" Lin Xinlan quickly shook her head.

"Xinlan, tell me, what exactly has he done to you?! Don’t hide it from me!"

"...If he really did do something to me, what would you do?" she asked cautiously.

A fierce, bloodthirsty glint flashed in the man’s eyes, and his expression filled with darkness.

"Did he really touch you?" he asked through gritted teeth, each word filled with murderous intent.

Lin Xinlan shook her head, "Don’t worry, he didn’t succeed. But, would you despise me?"

Rong Shaoze pulled her tightly into his embrace, his hand ceaselessly stroking her head, his tone becoming very gentle, "Fool, I’m not despising you. I just... hate myself for not protecting you well enough... Xinlan, don’t worry, I will definitely rescue you."

Lin Xinlan nodded, believing he would find a way to save her.

That night, the two of them talked a lot. Lin Xinlan didn’t want to sleep at all; she didn’t want to miss a minute with Rong Shaoze.

But Rong Shaoze didn’t want her to get too tired, so he coaxed her to sleep, and eventually, she couldn’t resist the sleepiness and fell asleep.

When she woke up the next day, Rong Shaoze was no longer by her side.

If not for the traces on her body from their love and affection, she would have thought last night was just a dream.

Knowing that Rong Shaoze was in the castle made Lin Xinlan’s spirit soar, no longer dreary.

She really wanted to see him, but she had to restrain herself, not letting Qiao Yiyang see any slips.

She couldn’t jeopardize Rong Shaoze, nor could she ruin his plan.

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Xu Yao was tracking the forces in Japan but unexpectedly discovered Annie’s whereabouts.

She was locked in a dark basement, covered with scars, barely clinging to life.

Upon learning of Annie’s plight, Xu Yao still told Tao Hua about it.

They rescued Annie, and when Tao Hua saw Annie’s dreadful state, his eyes instantly turned terrifyingly dark.

He stepped forward and gently patted her cheek, and Annie’s eyes fluttered open hazily.

"Sweetheart, tell me your name," Tao Hua softly asked with a smile.

Annie winced, too pained to muster the strength to answer.

Tao Hua was patient. He continued to ask with a smile, "Sweetheart, if you don’t tell me your name, I am going to think you’ve lost your memory or your brain is damaged."

"Sofia..."

Tao Hua immediately put on an intensely regretful face, "You really do have a damaged brain!"

"Annie... Sofia•Annie..."

Tao Hua paused, then smiled and exhaled in relief, "So that’s your real name."

"Now tell me, what number is this?"

"Three..."

"Very good, your mind is clear, and your sight seems normal."

Tao Hua said with satisfaction, and his hand moved to her chest, gently pressing there.