Chapter 183
When I looked up again, Reynaldo had already left. Sure enough, he was unwilling to help me. He now disdains even touching me. In a moment of sadness, I broke down and cried uncontrollably. It didn’t take long for the discomfort in my body to gnaw at my remaining consciousness. I stumbled from the sofa and clumsily made my way to the bathroom.
I took a cold shower, hoping the cold water would alleviate the heat in my body. The shower provided a brief moment of comfort. It couldn’t be sustained, however, and the unbearable heat sensation returned. I pounded the damp, cold wall in agony, finally sliding down to the floor, letting the icy water wash over me. I felt incredibly uncomfortable and the heat was unbearable. My whole body began to tremble. I felt like I was about to die; my body felt like it was going to explode, and my mind was chaotic and blank.
Chapter 184
At that moment, someone kicked open my bathroom door. Reynaldo strode in, terrifyingly angry, and asked, “Esmeralda, what exactly did you want?” What did I want? What did I not want to do? I was upset and wanted his help, but was he willing to give it? The moment he approached, my remaining sanity shattered. There was only one thought: I wanted him, I only wanted him! I didn’t want to think about anything else. Nothing mattered anymore—love, hate, or grudges. At this moment, all I wanted was relief. I threw myself into his arms and kissed his lips drowsily.
He suddenly pushed me away, took off his suit jacket and put it over me, then picked me up and carried me outside. A chill breeze swept over me, partially waking me. I realized he was holding me and had brought me downstairs. The autumn night air was chilly, and I shivered.
“Reynaldo…” My voice was hoarse. I asked, in discomfort, “Where are you taking me?”
“I took you to the hospital,” he said in a low voice, opening the back door and preparing to put me inside.
I panicked, quickly grabbing his collar and crying, “I don’t want to go to the hospital, Reynaldo, I don’t want to go to the hospital!” Going to the hospital meant the pregnancy couldn't be kept secret. I didn't want that! No matter what, I didn't want to go to the hospital. I cried out in pain, “I don’t want to go to the hospital, Reynaldo, please, don’t send me to the hospital.”
Did you not want to touch me? It’s okay. You put me back, you let me fend for myself.
“Reynaldo, I didn’t want to go to the hospital, I didn’t want to…” As I spoke, my consciousness blurred again, and the terrifying heat and unbearable suffocation overwhelmed me. The familiar scent of the man, along with his strong heartbeat, made me increasingly uncomfortable. I pressed against his chest, kissing the corner of his lips and jaw. “Reynaldo, don’t… don’t take me to the hospital…”
“What do you want then?” Reynaldo held my fidgeting hand and gazed at me intensely.
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I was restless and impatient. His gaze was so intense that I felt like I was about to melt. I struggled to speak; my hoarse voice had been tortured and its pitch altered. I said, “I want you, Reynaldo… I only want you.” His warm lips instantly sealed mine. He pressed me against the car door and kissed me fiercely, with deep, urgent kisses. I eagerly pulled at his shirt and reached into his clothes.
But he suddenly held my hand again. I can't stop, I simply can't stop. I looked at him sorrowfully, almost in tears, and said, “Reynaldo…”
Reynaldo chuckled softly, leaning close to my ear. “What? Do you want to perform a couple’s act on the street?” He pushed himself into the back seat and quickly started the car. I huddled uncomfortably in the back seat, desperately resisting the heat in my body. I stared fixedly at Reynaldo, repeatedly thinking about leaning over to kiss and hug him. Never before had I wanted to be with him so urgently.