Chapter 82: Fernina's Change?

As the morning light gradually warmed up, the madness of the night disappeared silently like a dream. Lin Anyi woke up from his deep sleep and looked around. He found that the sun outside the window was already high in the sky, illuminating the entire room.

He felt a warm weight beside him. Looking down, he saw Fernina leaning in his arms, her body curled up slightly as if avoiding the dazzling sunlight outside the window. Lin Anyi moved his arm slightly, gently blocking the light for her, then turned his head to look at the other side of the bed.

There were only him and Fernina. Alecino had already left.

Realizing this, Lin Anyi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Alecino had chosen to leave on her own instead of staying to confront Fernina. This, in itself, was proof that last night's madness was just a dream—or at least, that was what he wanted to believe. Though he knew everything that had happened was real, as long as he never revealed the truth to Fernina, he could still protect the innocence in her heart.

His eyes darkened with complicated emotions. Gently, he stroked Fernina's hair, and a deep sense of guilt surged within him. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, whispering: "Fufu, I'm sorry."

Though the words were weak, they were full of emotion.

Fernina stirred slightly in her sleep, as if she could feel Lin Anyi's sincerity. She murmured softly before snuggling even closer into his embrace. Lin Anyi's gaze lingered on her peaceful face, and for a moment, a small, tender smile appeared on his lips, his heart filled with deep love.

But that smile soon faded. A sudden question invaded his mind—one he hadn't had time to consider last night, amidst the overwhelming presence of Alechino and Fernina.

"Fufu... is she really still innocent?"

His heart grew heavy. The madness of last night had been intoxicating, but it also forced him to confront an undeniable truth.

Before last night, Fernina had dreamed multiple times of him being humiliated by Alechino. That was why, when faced with reality, she had not collapsed in shock. Instead, she had accepted it all—embraced it, even.

She had indulged in it.

She had treated Alechino's dominance as a kind of... stimulant.

Such a change was truly shocking.

These thoughts filled Lin Anyi with unease. He knew that Fernina's transformation was likely not just a fleeting moment of weakness. Rather, it might have been the result of something long buried inside her, finally breaking free.

What worried him even more was a deeper, darker question. If Fernina had changed in this simulated world... would the real Fernina eventually become like this too?

Lin Anyi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. His arms tightened around Fernina, taking comfort in the familiar warmth of her body. But at the same time, he steeled his resolve.

He didn't know what had caused this shift in her personality, but he needed to find out. He needed to test her thoughts, to understand what was truly happening inside her.

He had once said he could accept everything about Fufu.

But this—this was different.

If even he accepted this, then they would never be able to return to a normal and peaceful married life.

Determined, Lin Anyi came up with a plan.

He decided to test Fernina's reaction. He would create seemingly accidental moments of intimacy with Alechino, just enough to gauge her response.

After lunchtime, he found an opportunity.

While helping prepare dinner in the kitchen, he deliberately let his hand brush against Alechino's. She seemed to catch on immediately, subtly rubbing his palm in return, her expression unreadable.

The movement was natural, almost imperceptible.

But Lin Anyi's eyes were locked on Fernina, carefully observing the slightest change in her expression.

Funina was cutting vegetables on the side, and her eyes occasionally swept over Lin Anyi and Alechino. When she noticed the contact, her hand paused for a moment but soon returned to normal. Her expression seemed a little complicated, but there was no obvious displeasure or jealousy.

Lin Anyi's heart sank. He was not sure whether Funina's reaction was because she had gradually accepted the situation or because she was afraid of Alechino and did not react. He planned to create more obvious intimate contact with Alechino to observe Funina's true reaction and judge whether she would really be excited about it. Although such a decision made him feel conflicted, he felt it was necessary for the future happiness of him and Funina.

When evening arrived, the three of them gathered in Lin Anyi's dormitory and agreed to watch a movie in his room. Alechino was keenly aware that Lin Anyi seemed to be deliberately showing her intimacy in front of Funina today. She was not sure about Lin Anyi's specific intention in doing so—whether he had really fallen under her charm or had other deeper purposes. But in any case, this intimate interaction was a kind of enjoyment for her. Moreover, she also wanted to test Funina's reaction to prove that her subtle "hypnosis" of Funina was successful.

Not long after the movie started, Alechino deliberately chose a tense moment and gently approached Lin Anyi. Her hand "accidentally" covered his arm, seemingly seeking comfort from the tense plot of the movie. Lin Anyi felt Alechino's action and felt complicated. He hid his discomfort and secretly observed Funina's reaction. Funina was watching the movie attentively at this time, and Alechino's action did not seem to attract her much attention.

As the tense plot of the movie gradually reached its climax, Alechino's actions became bolder. Not only did she frequently whisper to Lin Anyi and share little fun moments in the movie, but she also deliberately reduced the distance between them. From time to time, she gently touched his arm when taking snacks. Although these small actions seemed unintentional, they were full of temptation and teasing.

Funina was sitting on the other side of the sofa at this time. Although she was also watching the movie, her eyes frequently cast toward the two people next to her. Every time there was physical contact, her brows furrowed slightly, and an indescribable emotion flashed in her eyes, as if she was struggling with some feeling deep in her heart.

Lin Anyi noticed the changes in Funina and felt complicated. He decided to take a more direct approach to test Funina's reaction and see how much she could tolerate. He pretended to be sleepy, leaned gently on the sofa, and quietly placed his hand next to Alechino's hand, giving Alechino a clear "opportunity."