Chapter 36 Irreversible

witnessed today. Her appearance earlier was so fragile, sorrowful, thin, and helpless—seeing her like this touched a soft spot in his heart.Zhou Guangtao feared that Yan Luoxi might do something fool...Chapter Thirty-Six Irreversibly

Zhou Guangtao's mental image was being sawed away bit by bit, the pain making him furrow his brows. "Luoxi, I'm sorry to you, sorry, so sorry..." The usually eloquent Zhou Guangtao seemed to have lost his ability to speak and could only mechanically repeat 'sorry.'

The indescribable agony in Zhou Guangtao's eyes surprised Yan Luoxi and tugged at her heart.

From where she was standing, Zhou Guangtao's face under the sun looked profound with sharp features, making him enviously handsome.

She recalled all the kindness he had shown her from childhood to now. In the capital city when he found out she had disappeared, he drove around like a madman searching for her, his eyes showing boundless anxiety.

The vows they once made still rang in her ears; these years of smiles and gentleness were vividly present before her eyes. He cooked meals for her, washed clothes for her, wiped away her tears of sorrow.

They were former lovers, not enemies, she couldn’t be hard on him!

Tears welled up in Yan Luoxi's eyes; at this moment, sadness outweighed anger. Because of the buildup leading to this point, her current grief was like water slowly rising to cover her feet rather than a sudden flood.

She closed her eyes and spoke without any emotion, "Brother Guangtao, don’t keep saying sorry. Falling in love with someone is destined by heaven, not something we can control, I understand you.

I see that your life now seems to be going well, heading towards the shore of your happiness. Then let’s part ways from here; I wish you all the best, okay"

"No, Luo Xi!" Zhou Guangtao took a few steps to get beside Yan Luoxi, as if he wanted to embrace her. He then followed the ridicule in her eyes and saw that he was only wrapped in a towel. His face turned from red to pale.

Seeing Zhou Guangtao’s bare skin with some traces of bruises on it made Yan Luoxi feel breathless, with her heart pounding as if it would burst out of her chest. She felt disgusted and nauseous.

Squeezing her fists together and taking deep breaths to calm herself down, she said firmly, "No! Do you still have the right to say no now Neither of us has that privilege anymore!"

The man whom she loved so deeply and was reluctant to let go had become his best friend's lover!

One night of madness tore apart all her previous dedication, irreversibly.

A tear trickled down Yan Luoxi’s face as she bit on her lip and choked out, “Brother Guangtao, we both know what happened. No one can turn back the clock now. We can share wealth and fame with our friends but emotions are selfish; they cannot tolerate any impurities. Separation is not a compromise to fate but an acceptance of reality.”

"Luo Xi…" Zhou Guangtao called her name in a hoarse voice, suddenly gripping her shoulders tightly as if he would never let go.

Yan Luoxi raised her head and smiled bitterly. "Let go. If you hold on to me, I will look down upon you. Love should be complete; hate should be absolute. One person’s withdrawal is better than three people’s entanglement. An amicable breakup is the only thing I can do for you."

Zhou Guangtao pursed his lips tightly as his handsome face twisted in pain.

Yan Luoxi took advantage of his momentary daze to push him aside and run out. Just as Zhou Guangtao stepped out the door to chase after her, he heard He Yufan calling from behind, "Guangtao…" The sound faded away, "You're still wearing a bath towel!"

Zhou Guangtao glanced at the bath towel around him and had no choice but to stop. He shut his eyes in pain.

Yan Luoxi ran swiftly out of He Yufan's house. She heard He Yufan's cries, as well as Zhou Guangtao stopping short. Tears couldn't be held back anymore and kept falling down her face.

Holding her breath, she rushed out from the elevator, but when she stepped outside the apartment door, her legs felt heavy, like they weighed a thousand pounds. She sat down on the nearby steps. The distance to Ran Xu’s car was less than thirty meters, yet she lacked the strength to walk there.

Ran Xu in the car had been anxiously waiting; he feared that Yan Luoxi would be at a disadvantage when facing two people alone and wanted to go help her, but he also worried it might cause even more misunderstandings. Just as he was restless with worry, he finally saw Yan Luoxi come out.

Seeing Yan Luoxi's pale face and sitting on the steps, Ran Xu panicked, hurriedly got off the car to look up and down at her several times anxiously asking, "Luoxi, what happened What did you two talk about" Seeing sweat all over her face, he pitied her, took out a handkerchief to wipe it away for her.

What could she have said

A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Yan Luoxi's mouth. Her smile was pale and helpless, filled with sorrow.

Ran Xu supported her up; he felt her body shaking and hands cold. He quickly half-carried her into the car and comforted her softly, "Luoxi, don't be sad. Whatever happens will pass."

At this moment, Yan Luoxi with blank, lost eyes was completely different from the one who had just insulted Zhou Guangtao and He Yufan in a playful way. She now felt extremely helpless and vulnerable.

"Well, I'm fine, I'll be okay," she muttered softly, as if speaking to herself.

Ran Xu comforted Yan Luoxi a few more times, but she just stared blankly out the car window, looking dazed. His heart ached seeing her in such a state; he couldn't make any decisions and didn't ask for her opinion before driving straight to his villa by the sea.

Yan Luoxi curled up on the seat, allowing Ran Xu to take her without objection. Her phone kept ringing in her pocket until it eventually died out from running out of battery.

Ran Xu's villa was right next to the beach, with a vast expanse of sea visible everywhere. The nearby villa district was one of the city’s hottest seaside properties; each house had unique designs and architectures.

Ran Xu parked his car in front of his own villa. Yan Luoxi got out first, looking at the distant sea and taking a deep breath before hoarsely saying to Ran Xu, "Have you ever read about a report that Chinese directors have a habit where female leads who are heartbroken or sad will run to the seaside to shout or cry their hearts out

Am I now given an opportunity to be cliché and go sentimental by the sea once"

"You can be sentimental, but don't do anything reckless!" Ran Xu worriedly stared at Yan Luoxi; he could tell that her mental state was terrible.

"Are you afraid I might commit suicide The ocean is like a mother, can’t I throw myself into my mother’s embrace" said Yan Luoxi seriously.

"No, your mother is busy and has no time to see you," replied Ran Xu, frightened by her appearance. He firmly held her hand and led her inside the house.

This villa was beautiful and very clean; there was a scent of cleaning agent in the air that made it feel rather desolate.her Shao saved me on that day but wanted to leave without showing any favor towards me. It was I who developed feelings for him at first sight and dragged him to have a meal as a token of gratitude. W...