âMumu, youâre a little fairyâ¦â
His hot breath spilled into her ear, his breathing rapid and rough.
He couldnât control himself anymore. He had restrained himself for so many years, so many times heâd rather take a cold shower than touch her.
Initially, it was because he thought she was too young. If he took her then, it would be the same as soliciting a minor. Later, because he was going to South Africa and his life was uncertain, he wanted to leave her untouched. If he didnât come back, at least she could still marry someone else.
But now, look what happenedâshe came back with another manâs child in her womb.
Thinking of this, he bit down hard on her lips.
âShen Chi, do you not despise me for sleeping with so many men?â
Xu Chaomu was out of breath, her words intended to be forceful, but they came out sounding almost coquettish.
âGood, youâve got experience. Let me have a taste of that laterâ¦â
âIâIâve even done adult films. Can youâcan you still go through with it?â
âOh? Then show a bit more enthusiasm laterâ¦â
A man out of his mind is like a wolf; no amount of disgust can deter him.
âYouâyou let me go⦠Iâm still carrying a baby⦠You canât do this to meâ¦â
âThe baby wonât be harmed. Besides, I have no need to care about this child!â
Shen Chi was somewhat infuriated. Saying he didnât care was a lieâhow could any man be indifferent upon seeing the woman he loved most carrying someone elseâs child?
He admitted that he wasnât magnanimous enough for that.
He was a normal man, after all.
âIf you dare touch my baby, I swear to you, Iâll fight to the death!â
Xu Chaomuâs eyes reddened in panic, she raised her hand, ready to slap Shen Chi across the face!
Shen Chi reacted quickly, grabbing her wrist, preventing her from moving!
Her unlanded strike was like a bucket of cold water that instantly put out all of his desire.
Had things between them really reached the point of physical confrontation?
Their eyes met, and he saw hatred in hers; she saw indifference in his.
Xu Chaomu bit her lip, her big eyes unblinking as she continued to stare at him.
Pain coursed through her wrist where he held her, while the other hand covered her belly, fiercely protecting her child.
The two remained in a deadlock for five minutes until, finally, Shen Chi let go of her hand!
With a flick of his wrist, he turned his face away, refusing to look at her again.
His back was ramrod straight, facial lines tense, not even a hint of a smile to be seen. His whole being radiated a chilling air.
The man now was completely different from the one he had been moments earlier.
Xu Chaomu somewhat relaxed; this manâs mood was like the weather in June, unpredictable.
But as long as he didnât touch her child, she wouldnât hold any grudges.
The Maybach drove into the Shen Family villa and made its way to the garage.
During the drive, nobody spoke a word.
Shen Chiâs lips were firmly set, his eyes fixed ahead of him filled with endless coldness.
Meanwhile, Xu Chaomu straightened her clothes and hair, then took out a small mirror to check herself.
Damn it, there were marks all over her neck left by him.
And it just had to be summer when the collars are low-cut; how was she supposed to face Butler Ling later?
Returning after five years to be seen like this?
She leaned back in the seat, stealing glances at the man who sulked with pursed lips, silent, without a single movement.
Old Cheng parked the car in the garage. Throughout the drive, he had not once put down the partition.
Only now did he lower it, glancing back: âMr. Shen, weâve arrived.â
Neither person in the back said a word, as if they were both in a bad mood again.
Old Cheng thought, a little spat is okay; itâs better than its distance between them.
In Old Chengâs eyes, he of course hoped Xu Chaomu would end up with Shen Chi.
After all, over the past five years, he had watched Shen Chi torment himself over Xu Chaomu.
Now Xu Chaomu was back. If they could be together, how wonderful that would be.
But⦠Xu Chaomu was carrying another manâs child and was about to get engaged. Could they still come together?
To the Xu Chaomu of five years later, there was no more clinginess or fondness for Shen Chi.
Previously, Old Cheng saw in Xu Chaomuâs eyes nothing but adoration for Shen Chi, always sticking close by his side. But nowâ¦
âHmm,â Shen Chi responded indifferently.
Old Cheng, having received Shen Chiâs acknowledgment, hurriedly got out to open the door for him.
âMr. Shen, please.â
Shen Chi didnât even glance at Xu Chaomu. Adjusting his tie, he stepped out of the car and walked out of the garage.
His anger had not yet subsided, and his whole demeanor seemed tense and upset.
His stride was unwavering as he walked out of the garage, silent.
Old Cheng hurried to open the door for Xu Chaomu: âMiss Xu, please come out. Go with Mr. Shen; he wonât be mad at you.â
âIâm not going. Iâve changed my mind. I have nothing to do with him; why should I care about his mood? He always puts on such a faceâwhoâs he doing it for?â
âMiss Xu, Mr. Shen cares about you.â
âUncle Cheng, youâre with him every day, you should know. Shen Chi has so many women he canât count them all. Oh, right, wasnât there a woman named Jian Sisi today making a scene?â
âYouâve misunderstood Mr. Shen. In his heart, other than you, there is no one else. Please believe in him.â
âHe just tried to hit me. Tell him to apologize to me. If he apologizes, then Iâll get out.â
Xu Chaomu played the victim, acting stubbornly. She was certain Shen Chi would never apologize to her.
âHit you? Impossible. How could Mr. Shen bear to hit youâ¦â Old Cheng shook his head, not believing it.
âI donât care, he tried to hit me. If he doesnât apologize, Iâm leaving.â
âMiss Xu, this is a residential area, itâs hard to get a cab here.â
âThen you could drive me, Uncle Cheng, or I could walk back on my own.â
âI canât just leave the Shen Family like that.â
Xu Chaomu gritted her teeth; Old Chengâs implication was clear: either walk back by herself or go along with Shen Chi.
Just as she was about to speak, Shen Chi, who had reached the garage door, stopped.
He frowned and said, âWhat are you muttering about?â
âMr. Shen, Miss Xu refuses to come downâ¦â Old Cheng replied.
âThen leave her in the car. If she feels stifled, sheâll get out on her own!â
âShen Chi, youâre a real piece of work!â
Xu Chaomu roared and hurled a cushion from the car at Shen Chiâs back!
âMr. Shen, this isnât right. Miss Xu⦠sheâs still pregnantâ¦â Old Chengâs voice dropped.
After all, it wasnât Shen Chiâs child, and he feared further words would only anger him.
âIâm not forcing her. Itâs a multiple-choice question that she has to answer for herself,â said Shen Chi indifferently.
âFine, you want to make a choice for me? Canât I walk out by myself?â
Xu Chaomu was also stubborn, and as soon as the words left her mouth, she flung open the car door and leaped out!
âMiss Xu, where are you heading? Youâve come all this way. Donât you want to see Butler Ling? Sheâs missed you so much over the past five years that her hair has almost turned whiteâ¦â Old Cheng said.