280 Why was the Child Bald (1/2)

Both of Li Manni's hands circled tightly around Chu Lui's elbows in the car. She seemed to be in shock with what had just happened.

”I'm sorry…” Chu Lui embraced Li Manni in his arms. If it wasn't for him, she would not have met with such a danger. He could still see Xia Ruoxin's hands around her neck. Up till now, he could not believe what he had just witnessed.

He touched the red bruises on Li Manni's neck gently. ”Is it painful?” He asked in an almost hoarse voice. He had long forgotten that he had nearly strangled another woman to death. It was true that one loved what one treasured. If one was not loved, that person would be damned.

Li Manni shook her head gently. ”I'm fine. It's not painful.” She leaned into Chu Lui's arms. Her neck might have hurt, but she was feeling delighted in her heart.

”I'm sorry. It will never happen again.” He rested his hand on her head. He was unsure of the reason, but when he said that, his voice was hoarse.

”Lui, it's alright. I don't blame you. Truly. I know all men are…” At this point, she was unwilling to continue. No woman in the world would be that magnanimous when she realized her husband was spending time with his ex-wife. However, she would not be angry, jealous, or hateful. She would channel her thoughts in another direction.

She did not want to push him away even further. On the contrary, she wanted to distance him from her; but that did not mean forgiveness.

She could not be angry with him. However, for that woman, Li Manni would hate her with all her heart.

Chu Lui suddenly hugged Li Manni tighter. There would be no next time. He would end it. He had such a good wife and felt really remorseful. Not only had he committed adultery on a physical level, but he had almost allowed another woman to capture his heart.

That woman, Xia Ruoxin, was vicious, and yet—at the same time—she was also his poison. When he was torturing her, he realized he was also torturing himself. He wanted to end things with her, but he couldn't bear to do it. Now that it had ended, he felt emptiness in his heart.

He had to do it because he had not forgotten that he was married to a wife. They would have a child in the future. As a man, he couldn't let his wife live her life in danger and unease.

Xia Ruoxin, to them, was a danger.

The car started while he cast a look at the back. When he turned back, he was the same cold and ruthless Chu Lui. Li Manni noticed his depression and struggles. She lowered her head and tugged at her clothes. Searing pain tore her heart.

She must not lose him… or she would die.

The car finally departed. A faint sadness lingered in the air. One could not help but wonder whose emotions those were.

Xia Ruoxin stared as the car vanished from her sight, her eyes empty. She sat up slowly, rolling up her pants carefully. Her ankle was bruised and swollen. She clenched her fist as she tried hard to get on her feet. It was painful, but she tolerated it. No matter how painful it was, she had to put up with it. She limped her way back.

She had no car, only her legs. She had no one to care for her, but she had a daughter whom she could dote on.