The rain intensified, the visibility from the car was hindered, and the vehicle moved exceedingly slowly. What was usually just over half an hour's drive had now taken twenty minutes, yet they hadn't even reached halfway.
Inside the car it was very quiet, a person's senses begin to sharpen. Even though Shi Che sat some distance away from her, Ling Chuxia felt as though his breath lingered all around her, firmly enveloping her, along with the suit jacket draped over her shoulders. Its warmth seemed like it could scorch her.
Ling Chuxia's gaze remained fixed outside the window, but the emotions at the bottom of her heart began to simmer. She desperately wanted to stay calm, wanted to continue ignoring Shi Che's presence, but the truth was, with Shi Che by her side, it was simply impossible for her to remain unperturbed.
