Shen Qi batted her eyelids as her long eyelashes twinkled like the stars. She was lost in her thoughts. When she came to her senses, she said, “Why didn’t you tell me that you knew I was meeting him? I didn’t mean to lie to you!”
She bit her lower lip as her heart was full of regret. She was wondering why he became so angry all of a sudden. Moreover, his expression and gaze looked strange when he asked those questions. That was why she could never get it out of her mind and was so eager to go to the banquet. She didn’t expect that so many things would ensue.
“You didn’t mean to lie to me?” Ye Moxuan’s mocking gaze fell upon her face as he said, “What a great liar. What did you tell me before you left the house? You said that you had a date with Yan and that you couldn’t turn her down. You even told Xiao Su that you would arrive at the banquet on time. What happened then? You never showed up the whole night!”
“I did!” Shen Qi was eager to explain herself, “I went to the banquet that night, but I was caught up in an accident, that’s why I was late. And I was really meeting Yan that night; I did meet Ye Linhan, but Yan was there as well. I’m not lying!”
“Then why didn’t you just tell me?!”
Shen Qi was loud in her defense, however, Ye Moxuan’s interrogation was even louder.
Shen Qi was dumbstruck by his shout. After looking dazedly at him for a moment, she helplessly lowered her gaze and said, “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have lied to you. I was just afraid that you would misunderstand me if I told you the truth.” Her relationship with Ye Linhan was sensitive in nature. That was why she dared not tell Ye Moxuan that she was meeting Ye Linhan.
“What a great excuse,” Ye Moxuan ridiculed, after giving a sneer.
Shen Qi raised her head and stared at him. “It’s my fault for not handling this matter well. I apologize. Ye Moxuan, I…”
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t finish her sentence. She found it really difficult as she took a deep breath and glanced calmly at him. His gaze was as cold as usual without the slightest hint of warmth. It was so cold that her heart was frozen all over.
Looking at Ye Moxuan in his current state, Shen Qi’s courage, which had been mustered with difficulty, diminished as time went by. She hesitated because she was afraid. If I don’t say it now, I won’t have the courage to say it again. With that thought in her mind, Shen Qi gritted her teeth and said, “Ye Moxuan, we—”
“Let’s get divorced.” Ye Moxuan interrupted her words.
Shen Qi was left flabbergasted.
“You have gotten the agreement. Wasn’t that what you have always wanted? Your wish has been granted. Now just f*ck off with the agreement and go to whoever you want to be with. You have nothing to do with me anymore.”
Shen Qi’s eyes popped as she froze on the spot. “A-Are you serious? Are you not just angry with me? You’re… actually divorcing me?”
Ye Moxuan sneered. “Do I look like I’m joking?”
Shen Qi could not speak any further as her throat choked, as though there was something heavy that had burdened her chest.
“Leave, you don’t belong here. Shen Qi, weren’t you just your sister’s substitute? Now, you’re free.”
You’re free.
Leave, you don’t belong to this place.
His words were like a sharp blade that sliced her heart. He was indifferent in his speech, and she found it hard to take it in.
Ye Moxuan turned his wheelchair to leave the place after he finished talking.
Suddenly, as if courage had finally reemerged from within Shen Qi, she jumped out of the sofa on her bare feet and blocked Ye Moxuan’s way. “Why are you chasing me away? Don’t you like me at all? Ye Moxuan, you told me to have trust in you, but how can I trust you when you are chasing me away?”
Ye Moxuan’s gaze was as cold as a block of ice. “Whatever. It has nothing to do with me.”
“It has nothing to do with you?” Shen Qi sneered as she pointed at her broken lips. “Then can you tell me why you kissed me just now? Since you want to get a divorce with me, and hate me so much, why did you kiss me?”
Ye Moxuan stared at her without any expression on his face, while Shen Qi stared back at him as their stubborn gazes hung in the air.
After a moment, Ye Moxuan suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms, before enclosing her lips with his, boldly. Shen Qi was startled for a moment before obediently closing her eyes. Just when she tried to reach out to drape her arms around Ye Moxuan’s neck, she was ruthlessly pushed away. With a plop, she slumped onto the carpet.
“Saw that?” Ye Moxuan reached out and wiped the corner of his mouth as coldness flashed his gaze, which was devoid of any emotion.
Shen Qi parted her lips for a moment before lowering her gaze and putting on a forced smile. “What do you mean? Are you making fun of me? You’re telling me that you can still kiss and hug me even though you’re hateful of me, and I’m nothing more than a toy in your eyes. Am I right?”
“I’m glad you realized that. Now, f*ck off.” Kissing her felt good, but for Ye Moxuan, betrayal was the greatest sin anyone could commit against him. His mother’s suffering left a painful impression on him, so he swore that he would never follow his mother’s footsteps. Since she could never be faithful to him, he’d bring an end to all of this by his own hands. By doing that, she could go to the man she really loved.
Shen Qi had not given any reaction since slumping onto the floor. Her lowered gaze and hung head in her sitting position resembled a stray kitten. After a long moment, she slowly got up and stood on her feet. “You know what, Ye Moxuan. I came here to make up with you. I know I was at fault that night and I have to do something to make it up to you. It is totally understandable that you’re mad at me because I didn’t come to the banquet as I promised. I’m willing to receive any punishment but please… don’t get a divorce with me.”
Ye Moxuan’s pupils contracted upon hearing that. What is she talking about?
“I really like you…” Shen Qi’s body trembled as she spoke, her eyes drenched in tears. “I was really caught up in an accident. I even made up my mind to be together with you.” She raised her head and stared at Ye Moxuan with determination. “So please don’t chase me away, okay?”
Ye Moxuan was left speechless.
All of a sudden, Shen Qi pounced on him and draped her arms around his neck, plunging her body into his arms.
Ye Moxuan was sitting in his wheelchair when Shen Qi plunged into his arms all of a sudden, causing him and his wheelchair to roll back slightly. In that instant, he could feel her soft arms draping around his neck and her weep was right beside his ear. His cold heart almost softened at that moment.
“Give me one more chance. I won’t meet him again. Please?” Shen Qi finally had the courage to speak her mind as she was hugging Ye Moxuan tightly and did not have to look him in his eyes. At least she tried. That way, she would not have any regrets.
Ye Moxuan, please give me one more chance. Just one more chance! If you push me away this time, I won’t have the courage to hug you anymore. So please, never ever push me away.
Please.
