Chương 58: May I?

"At first, I didn't think too much about it." Su Xieren took another sip of his coffee again before continuing, "Everyone has different coping mechanisms. Just like how you can't survive a day without sugar, da-ge, I assume that Xinya's aversion to touch was only due to her introverted temperament. I gave her my honest opinion, taught her simple exercises that would improve her blood flow and prescribed some vitamins, and she became better after two months. Even then, she still came back."

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Su Xieren was surprised when he found Zhao Xinya in front of his office again. He recalled telling her that if she continued with the daily exercise and healthy diet, then there was no need to return anymore because the pain would eventually disappear with time. Yet here she was… giving some food to him?

"Just treat it as my… gratitude," she murmured in a small voice and held up the lunch box with trembling hands.