Chapter 435 - Untitled (1/2)

”Ah Lui, when is Manni coming home? She has been staying at her parents' place for so many days.”

”She will be back when she wants to,” Chu Lui simply replied. The car stopped moving. He alighted and opened the door on the other side. Song Wan stretched her head out and wondered why the car had stopped. Oh, they were home.

The tea gathering today was not enjoyable at all. She could forget about it the next time. Anyway, there was nothing much to say between her and Shen Yijun.

After Chu Lui sent Song Wan back, he finally made his way back to his home. He was used to returning to a cold and quiet house. However, when he opened the door, he was surprised to hear the sound coming from the television.

”You're back,” he said softly. At last, she couldn't contain herself.

”Lui, I'm back.” Li Manni heard the door open, and she knew Chu Lui had returned. She was dressed fashionably today. Her stomach was not showing any sign of pregnancy so she was still retaining her slim figure. Like a dancing butterfly, she fluttered over to Chu Lui.

However, Chu Lui shifted a step to the side. All Li Manni caught was air.

Lui. Li Manni stared unbelievably at him with wide eyes. He actually avoided her. He wasn't even concerned that she would fall.

”Why?” Her face paled. ”I know. I know she is the one you have been searching for—the one in your heart all this time, but you lost her in the end. Lui, I'm your wife. You felt love for me once, too. Besides, we are having a child soon. On account of our child, are you really willing to let our baby grow up in a home that is not harmonious?”

Chu Lui walked over to the sofa and picked up the remote control conveniently. The television turned off with a press of the button. The enormous living room became silent. The only sounds came from both of their breathing and also Li Manni's constant sobbing.

”Manni, do you have something to tell me?”

Chu Lui crossed his legs. His voice was mild, but it was crushing Li Manni's heart, breaking it into pieces. He was giving her another chance. It was up to her whether she wanted to seize this moment.

Something to say to him? Li Manni's heart skipped a beat. What to tell him? What could she possibly say to him?

”No, nothing.” She lowered her head. Her hands went to her stomach and gripped tight. Then, she walked directly over to Chu Lui and sat beside her husband.

”Lui, is something wrong? Why are you asking me such a question?”

”Nothing.” Chu Lui stood up, turned around, and made his way to the study. The chance was given. Since she didn't want it, she couldn't blame him for being ruthless.

Li Manni's hand went to her chest. She could feel the anxiety rising inside her as though a hand was gripping tightly at her heart until she was having difficulty breathing. This man who had been sharing a bed with her for the past four years was getting more mystifying and harder for her to understand. She couldn't accept it. He was so near and yet so far.

On top of that, her father wanted her to bring Chu Lui back for dinner again. The last they had parted on bad terms. Hadn't he learned his lesson from that?

”Lui, my parents want us to go back for dinner this weekend.” She observed his expression carefully, but she realized there were no signs from his face. She couldn't read his mind. After spending the last four years on the same bed as husband and wife, they were—in reality—practically strangers to each other. Was there even love between them during their four years together? She no longer had the answer.

”I'll decide when I have the time.” He gave Li Manni an equivocal reply and stood up. He picked up his briefcase and left for his office without another word.