kvmb Chapter 427 Sleepless Night
Chapter 427 Sleepless Night
The night was like a huge black curtain, slowly covering the entire city. For Lu Jingchen, every night was a torment, and this night was no exception.
As usual, he dragged his heavy steps towards the bedroom. The bedroom was filled with a kind of silence, a loneliness that was almost palpable. He mechanically lay down on the bed without changing his clothes, like a puppet with life force drained out. His body sank into the soft mattress, but he didn't feel a bit of comfort, as if there were countless sharp thorns hidden under the mattress, constantly pricking his nerves.
His eyes were wide open, staring straight at the ceiling. The originally pure white ceiling now seemed like an endless void in his eyes, swallowing up his soul bit by bit. The dim light in the room shone on his face, reflecting his pale and haggard face, and his eyes were full of bloodshot, like countless red threads intertwined together.
His mind was filled with the shadow of Jiang Ciyou, and those memories were like surging tides, rushing towards him wave after wave. He remembered the first time they met, Jiang Ciyou was wearing a white dress, like a fairy walking out of a painting. Her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, brilliant and charming, and that smile seemed to hide the beauty of the whole world. The moment their eyes met, Lu Jingchen felt as if his heartbeat had stopped, and time froze at that moment.
Then, he thought of their vacation days at the beach. Countless footprints were left on that golden beach. They walked hand in hand on the beach, the sea breeze gently brushed their faces, bringing a hint of salty taste. Jiang Ciyou's hair fluttered in the wind, occasionally brushing Lu Jingchen's cheek, and the gentle touch seemed to still remain on his skin. Her laughter floated in the sea breeze, crisp and pleasant, like the most beautiful music. They built sand castles on the beach together. Jiang Ciyou was as serious as a child. She used her little hands to shape the sand castle bit by bit, and Lu Jingchen watched her quietly from the side, his eyes full of doting.
There was also the time spent in a high-end restaurant. The soft light in the restaurant shone on Jiang Ciyou's face, adding a mysterious and charming temperament to her. She tasted the food gently, and every movement was full of elegance. She would occasionally look up, look at Lu Jingchen, and then reveal a sweet smile. At that time, Lu Jingchen felt as if he owned the whole world. As long as he could be with Jiang Ciyou, he didn't care about anything else.
However, now all of this has left him. Those beautiful memories are like sharp swords that pierce his heart fiercely. He tried to close his eyes to escape these memories that came like a tide. However, as soon as he closed his eyes, the scene when Jiang Ciyou left would appear in front of him very clearly.
He saw Jiang Ciyou standing in front of him, her expression as cold as ice. She held out the huge check to him without a tremor in her hand. She opened her lips and uttered those decisive words: "My husband is back, and we are done." The voice seemed to come from a distant hell, icy and piercing, making his soul tremble.
He tossed and turned in bed, trying to find a position that would make him a little more comfortable, but no matter how he changed, the pain was always there. His body kept rubbing against the sheets, making a rustling sound that was particularly harsh in the quiet room. The sheets were soon messed up by him, like the surface of the sea ravaged by a storm.
His thoughts returned to their previous quarrels. Although those quarrels were not fierce, each time they left a small crack between them. He began to regret why he could not be more tolerant at that time, why he could not understand her more. If he could control his emotions during the quarrel and give in to her more, would Jiang Ciyou not leave him now? He kept asking himself in his heart, but he could not find the answer.
Time passed slowly in his pain, and the night seemed to become longer. Occasionally, the sound of a car passing by could be heard outside the window, and the sound seemed particularly abrupt in the silent night. He listened to the sound coming from far away and then going away, and a sense of sadness rose in his heart. He felt like that car, driving alone in the dark, not knowing where to go, and not knowing when it would suddenly lose power.
He tried to divert his thoughts to other places. He began to count sheep, one sheep, two sheep, three sheep... But those sheep soon turned into Jiang Ciyou's appearance, jumping in his mind. His efforts were in vain. He could not get rid of Jiang Ciyou's shadow at all.
His body was exhausted from tossing and turning for a long time, but his mind was unusually clear. He felt like a person trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake up, and could only continue to endure the fear and pain brought by the nightmare. His heartbeat began to become disordered, and his breathing became rapid, as if an invisible hand was tightly pinching his throat, making it impossible for him to breathe smoothly.
His hands unconsciously grabbed the bed sheet, his fingers tightly grasping a corner of the bed sheet, like a drowning man tightly grasping the last life-saving straw. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the pillow, forming a small wet mark.
He began to pray in his heart, praying that this night would end quickly, praying that tomorrow's sun would bring him a glimmer of hope. But he knew that even if the sun rose tomorrow, the darkness in his heart would not dissipate easily. This night was like a cage that he could never escape from, trapping him tightly.
He thought of the warm nights they had spent together. They would sleep in each other's arms, with Jiang Ciyou's head resting in his arms. He could feel her breathing, and the gentle sound of her breathing was like a lullaby. They would tell each other about their day's experiences and feelings before falling asleep. Those ordinary and happy moments now seemed so precious. But now, he could only face this long night alone. Without Jiang Ciyou's company, he felt as if he had lost everything.
His body began to tremble slightly, not because of the cold, but because of the pain deep in his heart. He felt that he was about to be swallowed by this pain, and he didn't know how long he could hold on. His mind was in a mess, with various thoughts intertwined, making it impossible for him to think.
He closed his eyes again, trying to calm himself down. This time, he did not see the scene of Jiang Ciyou leaving, but saw the starry sky they had watched together. Under the vast starry sky, they lay on the grass and looked up at the starry sky. Jiang Ciyou pointed at the stars in the sky and excitedly told him the legend of the constellations. At that time, her eyes were shining, and the light was brighter than the stars. Lu Jingchen listened to her story quietly, his heart full of happiness. However, this beautiful memory only flashed by, and was soon replaced by the reality that Jiang Ciyou left.
His mood became even heavier, he felt like an orphan abandoned by fate, wandering alone in this world. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he tried hard not to let them fall. He didn't want to show his vulnerability at this time, even if no one around could see it.
As time went by, his body became more and more exhausted, but his spirit was still tense. He felt like a taut bowstring that could break at any time. He didn't know how long this night would last, nor how he should spend it.
Jiang Ciyou's voice seemed to ring in his ears again. Those were the gentle words she had said to him. Those words were like a double-edged sword, which made him feel warm on the one hand, but made him more painful on the other. He wanted to catch those voices, but when he reached out to grab them, he found nothing. Those voices slipped away from his fingertips like a gust of wind.
His heart was struggling with pain and despair, and he didn't know where to go. This night was like an endless nightmare, trapping him in endless darkness.
Dear readers, in this chapter, I want to focus on Lu Jingchen's pain and struggle after losing Jiang Ciyou. Insomnia is a very common condition, but when it is combined with the pain of losing love, it becomes even more torturous. I hope that through the detailed description of Lu Jingchen on this sleepless night, readers will be able to empathize with his inner torment. Love is sometimes like this. When you lose it, you will fall into a situation where you can't extricate yourself. But this is also an important stage in the development of the story, foreshadowing his recovery and counterattack later. I hope everyone will continue to pay attention to this story and feel the emotional ups and downs of the characters.