âTsk, tsk, women truly are heartless. If that child in your belly really is mine, donât you want him to recognize his father? Donât you remember anything about that night?â the man sneered.
âBut if youâre not afraid of attracting more peopleâs attention, go ahead and scream,â the man said with a resigned expression.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âWho sent you to find me?â Xu Chaomu glared at him coldly.
She was certain that the man from that night was Shen Chi. Who sent this man here?
Was his appearance related to the video being taken?
Now that the video was taken, she had no evidence in her hands.
âI donât want my child to end up on the streets, acknowledging someone else as their father. Itâs as simple as that,â the man stated firmly.
He advanced step by step while Xu Chaomu retreated.
She really didnât want to make a big scene, as Shen Chi would surely be the one most affected.
On the street, to others, these two seemed to be merely conversing, oblivious to the tension between them.
âMove aside, we had nothing to do with each other that night. I donât know your purpose, but donât interfere with my life.â
Xu Chaomu spoke politely enough, but the man showed no sign of backing down.
The sun shone on Xu Chaomu, as her palms broke out in a layer of dense sweat.
Not far away was the Shen Group building. She feared being seen by someone familiar at this time.
âMiss Xu, Iâm the biological father of your child, how can you not want this child to recognize me?â the man smiled with ill intent, âAs expected, they say women are the most unfeeling.â
âMadman,â Xu Chaomu cursed him coldly, âMove aside.â
Xu Chaomu wanted to ignore him and walked past, clutching her bag tightly.
The man grabbed her arm from behind, pulling her close to him.
âToday, unless we settle this, youâre not going anywhere,â he gripped Xu Chaomuâs arm firmly, preventing her from moving.
âSettle what? How much money do you want?â
Xu Chaomu couldnât keep her calm any longer and yelled at him.
Their scuffle attracted the sidelong glances of some passersby, with a few even stopping to watch.
âYou think Iâm short of money?â the man said arrogantly, âI want you to acknowledge that this child is mine.â
âI have nothing to do with you. If you keep this up, Iâll call the police,â Xu Chaomu warned him.
âGo ahead, call the police. Then we can do a paternity test openly,â the man said, âBut, would the police intervene in domestic issues?â
Grinding her teeth, Xu Chaomu thought to herself that, indeed, she couldnât really call the policeâthis threat was futile.
âDonât you have a family? If you make a scene, what will your wife and child think?â Xu Chaomu scolded him angrily.
âInterestingly, Iâm unmarried and I happen to want a child very much. Miss Xu, could this be fate between us?â
âThis child is not yours!â Xu Chaomu frowned.
âReally? So, have you slept with another man after that night?â
The man spoke crudely, sending chills down Xu Chaomuâs spine.
âFirst, I have nothing to do with you; second, my child is my husbandâs. Iâve made it very clear, stop pestering me!â Xu Chaomu said.
Her patience was running thin, and she didnât know what actions she might take if the man still refused to leave.
âYour husbandâs? He must be unaware that heâs been cuckolded. Youâve been with me and yet you deny it, Miss Xu, you truly are callous and unfaithful,â the man said shamelessly, âCome back with me, Iâll treat you well. As for your husband, if he knew about us, do you think heâd still want you?â
âGet lost,â Xu Chaomu tried to contain her rage.
But the fury within her stomach blazed wildly.
Sweat drenched her palms and back.
The man still held her arm, and just as Xu Chaomu struggled to get away, he suddenly let go!
Xu Chaomuâs eyes widened in fright; if he let go, she was surely going to fall to the ground!
But as she quickly tried to protect her belly, she fell into a warm embrace.
âChaomu,â the man steadied her, his voice low and calm.
Xu Chaomu steadied herself against him, lowered her eyelids, and looked back.
It was Shen Shihan. She softly called out, âThird Brother.â
Shen Shihanâs face was indifferent, his sharp facial features outlined by the sunlight. His icy eyes emitted a cold obsidian glow, and his thin lips were tightly pressed together, commanding respect without anger.
As his frosty gaze lingered on the other man, the man clearly stepped back.
The man recognized Shen Shihan and knew better than to provoke him.
He stepped back, and Shen Shihan advanced a few steps forward.
Shen Shihan had heard everything the man said to Xu Chaomu.
Xu Chaomu stepped out from Shen Shihanâs embrace, looking down and clutching the strap of her bag tightly.
Thankfully, Shen Shihan caught her just in time; otherwise, she would not be standing here so safely.
âWho let you harass Chaomu?â Shen Shihan asked in a deep voice.
âThis is between me and Xu Chaomu,â the man feigned composure.
âGet lost, and if I ever see you again, I wonât spare you!â
Shen Shihan pointed at the man, his eyes sharp and icy.
âVice President Shen, we have no feud, and this woman is carrying my child. How could I not want her back?â the man remained shameless.
âAre you sure this child sheâs carrying is yours?â Shen Shihan inched closer.
âIt⦠itâs my child,â the manâs gaze clearly wavered.
âItâs not, my child isnât yours, and I have nothing to do with you!â Xu Chaomu interjected from the side.
âIâll count to three. If you donât leave now, donât blame me for crippling you!â Shen Shihan stared him down coldly.
âOne!â
The man began to panic, well aware that Shen Shihan was not to be trifled with.
âTwo!â
âFine, there will be other days. Weâll see,â the man said with a threatening look at Xu Chaomu. He didnât wait for Shen Shihan to count to three; he hurriedly ran off.
His car was parked under a tree by the street; he was afraid of Shen Shihan.
He got into the car, started the engine, and sped away quickly.
As he left, the crowd dispersed, finding nothing more to watch.
Xu Chaomu let out a sigh of relief, silently standing in place, still clutching the strap of her bag.
It had been a long time since she last saw Shen Shihan. She never expected to meet him under such circumstances.
Shen Shihan walked back to her and said lightly, âAre you alright, Chaomu?â
Xu Chaomu shook her head, âIâm fine, thank you.â
âTo think youâd still be so formal with me,â Shen Shihan chuckled ruefully. Had they really become so estranged?
âThird Brother, did you know that man just now? He seems to be a vice president of Feili Group.â
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