Chapter 410 - Against His Will (2/2)

”It's all my fault. If only I had stopped you in the beginning, we wouldn't have harmed an innocent child.” Song Wan was actually quite fond of Xia Ruoxin. Other than her background, she was perfect in every way. However, everything was in the past.

”It's not your fault, Mom. It's me. I was too stubborn.” Chu Lui put his cup down. His hand shifted to his neck. It was his fault so he should shoulder the burden. At that time, all he knew was hatred. He was unwilling to listen to anyone, including his mother.

On top of that, he had been overbearing and tough on others believing he was always right; and he wouldn't regret his actions. As it turned out, the day had come for him to regret. However, it was too late.

”Did you take this back from Yixuan? It's time you take it back as well.” Song Wan looked at her son's neck. He was wearing the amulet that she had gotten together with Du Jingtang's mother. It was to bless the two boys and have them grow up healthy.

However, he had given it to Xia Ruoxin. No one would have guessed that things could end up in such a mess now.

”Mom, Yixuan was not the little girl that I was searching for. I had been wrong. The one I had met years ago was Xia Ruoxin. Yet, I ruined her with my two bare hands. Myself, too.”

Song Wan's hand tightened on Chu Lui's shoulder.

”Ah Lui, it's all in the past now. Regardless of whether she was the one you were looking for or what your feelings for her are now, they're all gone. You have a wife and a child. You can feel apologetic towards her, but you cannot afford to have any other thoughts. Or else, don't blame me for disowning you as my son.”

The thing that Song Wan cared about most now was her grandchild then her son, followed by her daughter-in-law.

”I know.” Chu Lui simply replied. His mouth was slightly opened as bitterness lingered at the corners of his lips. He knew better than anyone that he was an unscrupulous man. If there was a ray of hope, he would fight to reconcile with the woman he had hated and loved. If only that was possible.

”Ah Lui, we must be responsible for the things we've done. You already have Manni. You have let one woman down; don't let it happen to another one. Mom knows it has been hard on you, but you have no choice.” It hurt Song Wan to see her son like this. She had never seen him so depressed. His face had never displayed so much agony.

”Ah Lui, you truly loved her, right? You have been since four years ago.”

Chu Lui was stunned. Yet, he couldn't deny that his mother had been right. He understood now the hatred that he had been unwilling to think of since four years ago. He had clearly fallen for that uncomplaining woman and her silly smile. However, he was so absorbed in Xia Yixuan's death that he had forced himself not to fall deeper until he married Li Manni.

”Mom, I have to go.” Chu Lui stood up as he promised his mother, ”Mom, don't worry about me. I know what I should do. I won't make things difficult for you or cause you to lose your grandchild.” He was such a grown man, and yet his parents still had to worry about him. It wouldn't happen again.

He would treat Li Manni well because he had pulled her into his world. She would have everything, but he would keep his love to himself.

There were too many things that forced one to act against one's will. Chu Lui couldn't choose. He had a wife who was pregnant with his child.