Chapter 136 Rape Charges
Chu Zhen stayed by my side the whole time, never leaving my side. When he saw me wiping my neck, he probably knew what was going on, so he took the bath towel from my hand.
"Don't soak for too long, get out, dry yourself off and get some rest~" Chu Zhen lifted me out of the bathtub, dried my whole body with a towel, then carried me to bed, covered me with a blanket. From beginning to end, I was like a puppet.
Yes, I was terrified. Although I kept thinking that Chu Zhen would do everything he could to save me while I was in the hotel, and I was also trying to save myself, I broke down the moment I saw Chu Zhen, especially when Chu Zhen saw Cao Kun lying on top of me.
"Drink some warm milk~" Chu Zhen brought me a cup of warm milk. I was like a puppet, being taken care of by Chu Zhen, without saying a word from beginning to end. Chu Zhen didn't force me. After feeding me the milk, he lay down beside me fully clothed, gently patting my back, just like he had done countless times before to lull me to sleep.
I don't know when I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was already afternoon. When I opened my eyes, I saw that Chu Zhen had one hand under his head and the other hand was holding his phone, as if he was dealing with something.
"Awake? Is anything bothering you?" Chu Zhen asked me softly, his voice so gentle it was as if he didn't want to scare me. But the more gentle he was, the more I felt sorry for him.
I shook my head, not wanting to speak.
"Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"
I continued to shake my head. I had no appetite at all; my mind was filled with yesterday's events. Cao Kun's greasy face and lewd smile made my stomach churn. I rushed to the bathroom and vomited into the toilet. I had already vomited once yesterday and hadn't eaten much, so now I was vomiting bile.
Chu Zhen patted my back, and a cup of warm water appeared in his hand without me noticing.
This time, I successfully fell ill again. I didn't want to talk, my body started to resist Chu Zhen's touch, and I couldn't muster the energy to do anything. Vera came to see me a few times, and she kept apologizing to me. She should have stayed with me that night. I clearly didn't blame her, but I just couldn't express it. I felt like a walking corpse, spending all my time holed up in bed.
“I think Lin Dang has a mental illness and needs to see a psychologist.” Vera said to Chu Zhen in the living room after she came to see me that day. Although she lowered her voice, I still heard her.
"She needs time to adjust, I believe in her."
“Chu Zhen, seeing a psychologist is a very normal thing. Lin Dang must have been hurt deep down after what happened, and she needs to see a psychologist. This is not to say that Lin Dang is abnormal, but it is for Lin Dang's own good. I am afraid that she will become depressed.” Vera tried her best to persuade Chu Zhen.
"Lin Dang is a proud and confident woman. She just can't accept it for a while. She'll get over it in time," Chu Zhen said coldly.
"It's been a long time? Chu Zhen, it's been more than half a month. Lin Dang has said a few words and had a few meals with you. Don't you feel even a little bit sorry for her?" Vera became agitated, and her voice rose.
"I know what I'm doing."
"Fine, whatever you want~" I heard the door slam shut, and Vera left in a rage.
I heard Chu Zhen enter the room, so I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. Chu Zhen must have seen that I was asleep, so he lay down next to me.
"Dang'er, if you're awake, could you chat with me for a bit?" Chu Zhen probably knew I was pretending to be asleep, but I didn't answer and continued lying on my side.
"Dang'er, there are some things we need to face. Running away isn't your style." Chu Zhen's fingers ran through my hair.
"You haven't seen Huanhuan and An'an in a long time, have you?" Seeing that I still didn't react, Chu Zhen mentioned the two children for the first time in many days.
Yes, the reason I had such a strong will to survive last time was because of Chu Zhen, because of An An and Huan Huan. Now, in this state, what difference is there between me and being dead? I turned over slightly, and Chu Zhen felt my movement and slowly supported my head with his arm.
"Dang'er, let's go to the police station to give a statement, and then prepare to return to China."
Chu Zhen has been to the police station many times these days, but I, as the person involved, have not been there even once. The police must want me to give a statement.
"Take me to the police station." There's nothing wrong with me. I know that in just a few years, I've encountered even bigger blows than this, but I've never been depressed. Chu Zhen understands me and knows that I'm unwilling to face it. If I continue like this, it will only make Chu Zhen more worried. Besides, right now, I really want to go home and see An'an and Huanhuan. As a mother, my child is always my weakness.
"Okay, get up and eat something, change your clothes, I'll take you there~"
After dinner, I took a shower. There was a ring of red scabs on my neck. I always scrub my neck a lot when I shower, and this time was no exception. The scabs that had finally formed were wiped away by me, turning into a ring of blood. After the shower, Chu Zhen still patiently applied medicine to my neck.
Police station.
“Lin Dang, nothing happened between us. You can talk to the police and tell them that after we go back to China, I can give you anything you want.” Cao Kun seemed like a different person; his previously slicked-back hair was now disheveled, and he had changed into prison clothes.
“Ms. Lin, based on the circumstances at the scene, you can sue him for rape.” Chu Zhen accompanied me here with a lawyer.
Although Cao Kun has a bad reputation in the media industry of City A, he is still a powerful figure. If he is convicted of rape, my name will definitely become a household name in City A, and Chu Zhen will inevitably be affected.
"Could there be other charges? Like kidnapping? Unlawful detention?" I asked the lawyer.
“Ms. Lin, these two charges are not very convincing at the scene, but they are still valid. However, if the opposing lawyer is very capable, they can find some reasons to refute them. I think that if we want to convict Cao Kun, rape is the best charge.”
"Nonsense! I didn't rape her! Ask her if I let her go. But... but... right, it was Amy! Amy instigated me!" Cao Kun shouted excitedly upon hearing the lawyer's words.
“Lin Dang, you know, it was Amy who let you go all along. She was the one who locked the bathroom door from the inside, and she was the one who prevented you from escaping.” Cao Kun, as if grasping at a lifeline, pushed all the blame onto Amy.
"Don't worry, neither of you will escape," I said calmly. Chu Zhen was right; we should face it. Seeing Cao Kun's appearance today, I didn't feel disgusted at all; instead, I felt a sense of satisfaction.
"Dang'er, do whatever you want to do." Chu Zhen held my hand, telling me not to have too many concerns and to follow my heart.
"I'm going to sue Cao Kun for rape, and Amy for illegal detention and kidnapping," I said firmly. As I said these words, I felt a little lighter.
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