Just when the shop assistant was about to return Tawan his credit card, Amp snatched the card and took a glance at Zong Yanxi’s scarf. She then turned her attention back to Tawan. “Did you buy that for her?”
Annoyed by her behavior, Tawan frowned and asked, “What are you doing here?”
“Answer me first. Why did you buy this for her?” The way Amp questioned Tawan was as if a wife caught her husband cheating on her.
Tawan nonchalantly took his card back. “It’s none of your business.”
Amp was taken aback by his answer.
Zong Yanxi thought she should step in to clarify the misunderstanding, “Tawan and I are just friends.”
Amp gave her a killer stare. “Stop lying.”
“I’m telling you the truth. I’m married,” Zong Yanxi explained.
Though she was no longer in a marriage, she felt she should not cause any unnecessary trouble for her benefactor.
Zong Yanxi’s reply instantly kept Amp’s mouth shut.
“Ehm… I’m sorry…”
Tawan carried Sorn with one arm, held Zong Yanxi’s hand with his other hand, and said in a deadpan voice, “I hate people who always try to interfere in my life. Do not come to my house anymore.”
Tawan then left the shop with Sorn and Zong Yanxi.
Amp refused to give in and caught up with him. “I didn’t do it on purpose.”
Tawan turned around and stared at her. “Start behaving like a classy woman. The way you carry yourself now will only make me detest you more.”
Amp froze for a moment.
Tawan, who was initially in a good mood, did not have the energy to entertain this woman anymore.
Sorn, too, let out a sigh.
Zong Yanxi gently patted the back of her head. “Stop sighing like an adult. You’re just a kid.”
“Daddy will never be able to escape the clutches of this hysterical woman unless he’s married,” Sorn said.
Zong Yanxi was surprised that those words came out of a child’s mouth. “Where did you learn to speak like this?”
Sorn actually learned it from Lin Xinyan, who made that statement after Sorn complained to her how annoying Amp was.
That was how she remembered the phrase.
This unexpected drama had put an end to their itinerary of the day.
Zong Yanxi felt it was all her fault. “So sorry for causing such a misunderstanding.”
“It’s not your fault.” Tawan sighed and shook his head.
Whenever there was a woman around Tawan, Amp would react in such a manner. That was just who she was.
“I wish she could just stay away from me.” How Tawan wished he could get rid of Amp.
Zong Yanxi suggested, “Find someone and get married soon, so you don’t have to deal with this anymore.”
“Are you happy with your marriage?” Tawan finally asked, “I’ve seen you the last time when you’re here with meet your parents.”
Tawan knew Zong Yanxi was married.
He overheard the conversation Lin Xinyan had with Zong Jinghao and found out that Zong Yanxi was married. Yet, he did not ask her about it.
At that time, Tawan could tell from her smile that she was happily married, but now, the smile she plastered on her face was not the same anymore.
Zong Yanxi lowered her eyes. “Yup. Not bad.”
“But you don’t look happy,” Tawan said.
Zong Yanxi raised her head, “Is it obvious?”
She was surprised by how observant Tawan was. Apparently, I’m not as good at hiding my emotions as I thought I was.
Tawan replied, “I could feel it.”
“Why are you not marred?” Zong Yanxi tried to divert his attention to something else.
“I haven’t found a suitable partner,” Tawan said frankly, “My parents love each other very much, and I hope my marriage can be like theirs.”
Zong Yanxi could relate to that. “My parents too.”
Tawan grinned, “I know.”
Zong Yanxi stared into the distance. “I once dreamt of a marriage like that of my parents too.”
But I failed.
All I got in return was pain and misery instead.
Tawan looked at quietly for a moment. He could see the sadness in her eyes. “He betrayed you?”
Zong Yanxi responded with a wry smile. “Not exactly. I thought what we had was love. I guess I was too naïve.”
To him, it was just all about revenge.
“So what’s your plan?”
“We’ve signed the papers. Divorced.” Zong Yanxi put on a tough front and acted as if she was not bothered by it, “I guess I was blinded by love.”
Tawan’s eyes glistened with hope. She’s divorced?
“Sir,” Sally walked over and told him someone called. He stood up and said, “I need to go and answer a call.”
Zong Yanxi grinned, “All right.”
Tawan then walked away and left her alone.
Zong Yanxi took a sip of water from a glass and admired the tropical plants and trees all around her.
She then took a stroll to a river nearby. There used to be a floating market here. In the past, many traders sold vegetables and fruits on the boats, but now, they had relocated elsewhere.
In Thailand, a lot of houses were built along the river, and it was quite a unique sight.
Just when she was immersed in the view, someone walked towards her and wanted to push her into the river.
When the person was about to lay her hands on Zong Yanxi’s back, another person came up and stopped her. “Ta…”
Upon hearing the commotion, Zong Yanxi turned around and saw Tawan grabbing Amp’s wrist.
At that point, she seemed to have understood what was going on and immediately stood behind Tawan.
Tawan’s expression was stiffened with dismay. “I think it’s time for me to pay your father a visit.”
Amp shook her head. “No, please.”
Tawan swung her hand to one side. “I don’t care if you’re spoiled and capricious, but now you’re trying to put someone’s life in danger. This behavior is totally unacceptable. If you don’t want me to report this to your father, you better start behaving.”
“I’ll not do this again. I was pulling a prank on her.” Amp did not plan this. When she saw Zong Yanxi walking alone by the river, she thought of teaching her a lesson.
A line formed between Tawan’s brows. “What if I throw you into the river? Do you want me to do that to you?”
“No,” Amp immediately said.
“Why not? Like what you’ve said earlier, it’s just a prank.”
“There are snakes in the river. I’m scared of them.” Amp started acting innocent and tried to reach for his arm. “Ta…”
Tawan immediately stopped her by grabbing her wrist. “So you didn’t consider that others might be afraid of snakes too?”
Amp did not know how to defend herself anymore.
“Go home now,” Tawan instructed her in a stern voice.
“No,” Amp refused.
“Suit yourself.” Tawan then held Zong Yanxi’s hand and left.
Zong Yanxi wanted to pull her hand away from him because she felt it was inappropriate for him to do so, but Tawan tightened his grip.
She had no choice but to keep up with his pace.
Upon arriving at his residence, Tawan gave all his maids an order, “Do not allow Amp Tubthong to come in anymore.”
In the meantime, he also let go of Zong Yanxi’s hand.
Zong Yanxi quickly retracted her hand and placed her hand behind her back. She then took a step back to keep a distance from him.
Upon noticing her reaction, Tawan instantly recalled how inconsiderable he was.
He could still feel the warmth of Zong Yanxi’s hand.
“I’m so sorry, I…”
He wanted her to know he did not do it on purpose.
“It’s fine.” Zong Yanxi was just not comfortable having physical contact with him.
“I just received an invitation just now. Would you like to attend the event with me?”
