Desire

"What are you doing?"

Chi Qing never expected Bai Lin to barge in at this moment, not even knocking on the door. In her mind, Bai Lin was a calm, extremely polite person. This action of Bai Lin made her see her in a different light.

Seeing the other still standing at the door, staring at her without blinking, Chi Qing felt a strange sensation creeping into her heart. It was a combination of many emotions: discomfort, unease, and embarrassment. But more than anything, it was an inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

Both being women, and mother and daughter, Chi Qing didn't mind her body being seen by Bai Lin. Not minding was one thing, but liking it was another. Bai Lin's gaze at this moment was too burning, completely different from her usual cautious self. Glancing at the hospital clothes she had thrown into the trash, and her bathrobe was still in the bathroom.

Chi Qing couldn't find anything to cover herself at this moment. She could only choose either to walk into the bathroom under Bai Lin's watchful gaze, or to kick Bai Lin out. Clearly, with their current relationship, she didn't need to be so heartless as to choose the second option. Besides, she didn't want to hurt Bai Lin anymore.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

Only after a long time did Bai Lin recover from her shock. Compared to Chi Qing who only felt shock and displeasure, Bai Lin's mood was thousands of times more complex. Her body heated up, her ears burned, and her legs trembled with excitement.

Bai Lin felt like a boat drifting in the wind, tilting and rocking, never at peace. And the person causing this excitement for her was completely unaware—none other than Chi Qing.

If the appearance of a beauty was a miracle, then Chi Qing was the miracle of miracles. She was different, a work of art, even a treasure that Bai Lin yearned for. Chi Qing's figure was perfect, and she possessed an exquisite face. Standing at 1.75 meters tall, her figure was standard yet perfect, much taller than most Asian women.

Because she practiced martial arts all year round and maintained herself well, Chi Qing's skin was smooth, elastic, and fair without losing its healthy glow. It didn't look like the body of a thirty-seven-year-old woman at all, but more like a twenty-eight-year-old, with every pore bursting with vitality.

In addition, her figure was full of charm, her long, straight legs particularly eye-catching. It could be said that miracles one couldn't imagine always appeared on Chi Qing. She was a perfect woman, with even her toes being extremely smooth, without a single blemish.

As a woman desired by ten thousand, there must be two special areas that drew attention. Chi Qing's breasts were neither too large nor too small, high and beautiful, and even the color of her nipples maintained a pure pink hue.

As Chi Qing's daughter, Bai Lin was not breastfed, and she didn't know what that was before. But as she grew older, her feelings for Chi Qing gradually mutated. There was no denying that Bai Lin had once had intimate fantasies about Chi Qing. She even craved to the point of madness to be intimate with Chi Qing, to hug and kiss her. Not only did she want to kiss her lips, but she also wanted to kiss her private parts.

Every time this thought appeared in her mind, Bai Lin would curse herself in her heart for being dirty, and then spit on herself. Her very existence was a crime, yet she dared to have such thoughts? Everything became a powerful demon, eating away at Bai Lin's mind every minute, making her unable to sleep at night and find peace during the day.

This situation continued until she returned to Chi Qing's side, where it eased. Bai Lin also knew how much she liked and loved Chi Qing. A look, a hug, or even an accidental touch, no matter how small, made her ecstatic.

Bai Lin felt she was about to die. Dying of her craving for Chi Qing, dying of her inner self-reproach, or dying of her own pressure. Perhaps her only way to live was to leave Chi Qing, to leave the person who made her go mad. But Bai Lin also knew that no matter how far she went, she would eventually return to Chi Qing's side.

To be her woman, her woman.

"Yes, you may leave."

Hearing Bai Lin's explanation, yet seeing she still had no intention of leaving, Chi Qing said in a low voice and turned to walk into the bathroom. She didn't want to be stared at by Bai Lin like this; this gaze was unlike usual, but more like that of a long-time pursuer.

Exactly what feeling it was, Chi Qing couldn't explain. She could only confirm that the way Bai Lin looked at her was not how a daughter looked at her mother. Although Chi Qing was very confident in her figure, she still felt that being seen by Bai Lin was a very embarrassing thing.

She walked into the bathroom while thinking, her ears turning red due to her wandering thoughts. Just as Chi Qing was about to lock the door, she lost her footing because she was distracted and tripped at the threshold.

"Be careful."

Her body suddenly lost balance. Chi Qing's injured hands couldn't grab the doorframe. Just when she thought she would fall flat on her face, Bai Lin's slightly trembling voice came from behind. In an instant, she was hugged from behind by Bai Lin, their bodies pressing tightly together.

Chi Qing was only wearing a pair of panties. She could feel that Bai Lin's body temperature was much hotter than normal. Noticing Bai Lin's hands clasped over her stomach, her smooth, cold fingers brushing against her skin, Chi Qing's body suddenly went cold, and she couldn't help but shiver.

This reaction of hers was clearly felt by Bai Lin. Without time to think, Chi Qing broke free from Bai Lin's embrace, standing silently in the bathroom, not even turning her head.

"I'm sorry, I was just afraid you would fall."

Realizing Chi Qing was unhappy, Bai Lin said in a low voice. She tried to speak as softly as possible, while also lowering her head very low. Clearly doing a good deed, yet she had to apologize. Perhaps no one in the world would act like Bai Lin.

"It's nothing, you can go out."

Hearing Bai Lin's explanation, Chi Qing didn't pursue it further, but coldly ordered Bai Lin to go out. Bai Lin could hear the tone that brooked no refusal. Normally, Bai Lin would have walked out long ago. But today, she didn't compromise easily.

"Sister Weilai said your wounds can't touch water, it's better to be careful..."

"Bai Lin, who do you think you are?"

Before Bai Lin could finish, she was cut off by Chi Qing. Seeing the other turn around, Bai Lin no longer had the mood or courage to admire Chi Qing's perfect body. Because she could feel that the person in front of her was angry.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disobey you, I'm just worried about you."

"Oh? Worried about me? Worried about what? Worried that the wounds will get infected? Or worried that I'm so useless I can't even bathe myself? Bai Lin, don't think that just because I let you get close, you can act willfully. In my heart, you are still nothing."

"I understand, but I cannot let you play with your body."

Although her heart ached as if shattered by Chi Qing's "still nothing" remark, Bai Lin's face remained as aloof as usual. She bent down, took Chi Qing's left hand, and placed it on her cheek to gently caress it. Her profile under the light looked exceptionally gentle, making Chi Qing's heart pound as she watched.

Startled by her own distraction, Chi Qing pulled her hand back. Due to her haste, she didn't control her force, and her fingernail scratched hard across Bai Lin's face. A red, swollen mark appeared on Bai Lin's fair face.

Her arm throbbed with pain from the movement just now, but what made Chi Qing feel uncomfortable was the way Bai Lin looked at her. Although her face had been injured by her, Bai Lin didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction. She still stared at her intently, not even checking the wound on her face.

The eyes that looked exactly like hers also flashed with a light. This time, injuring Bai Lin was not intentional on Chi Qing's part. She just didn't want to face Bai Lin, only wanting to be alone in peace.

Life was often unpredictable. Chi Qing had thought she had experienced so many ups and downs that nothing would shake her. But too many things had happened recently, leaving her flustered and not knowing what to do. All of this panic was brought by the girl standing in front of her—Bai Lin.

Desire is a concept; it encompasses many meanings and expresses many implications. Where there are people, there is desire. For money, desire is called greed; for fame, desire is called vanity; for delicious food, desire is called gluttony; for the body, desire is called lust.

Lover, family, friend. Only these three relationships can define desire. Humans do not generate desire for family, nor do they generate desire for friends. Only a lover can generate intense desire, which is also a unique feeling.

Just now, the moment she was hugged by Bai Lin, having applied medicine for Bai Lin, having held her, Chi Qing was certain she had generated desire for her. Once, Chi Qing didn't dare admit this fact, but at this moment, she had to.

This matter sounded absurd, but it had truly happened. Chi Qing didn't know why she had such thoughts, nor did she dare imagine how Bai Lin would react after finding out. There was only one thing certain: this thought was an illness, even making her feel disgusted with herself.

No matter what, Chi Qing couldn't let Bai Lin know she had such thoughts about her. She feared this child would leave her because of it. She would feel her mother was not only cruel and ruthless, but also a woman with a dirty, wicked mind. Thinking so, Chi Qing looked at Bai Lin, a face cast from the same mold as hers, and made a decision.

Perhaps she had been lonely for too long to have such a bizarre idea. It was also time to find someone to keep her company; only in this way could she cut off her thoughts of Bai Lin.

"You..."

Calming her mind, Chi Qing finally spoke. Her voice was still as steady as before, carrying a hint of hoarseness. She wanted to tell Bai Lin to go out, that she could bathe herself. But at this moment, before she could finish her words...

"Please, don't make me leave. Your wounds can't touch water. Let me help you, alright?"