Chapter 459 - Like You (2/2)

Xia Ruoxin smiled in mockery.

”Mr. Chu, so what if you're divorced? Is it my concern? Don't tell me that you wanted me back in your life, Mr. Chu. Didn't you say it before? You won't even look at me, a filthy woman if all the women in the world are dead. I will dirty your house and the air you breathe. So Mr. Chu, please stay far away from me. Otherwise, you will cause your own death by breathing in the disgusting air around me.”

She hurled all his cruel and abusive words back at him. Those exact words he had said to her in the past.

How did it feel to be sad? How did it feel when one's heart ached? What could be one's sore point? Chu Lui was experiencing it thoroughly right now. This was the bitter retribution that he had planted over the years. He pursed his lips into a straight line. He could taste the bitterness bit by bit in his mouth.

”You hate me?”

He searched her face greedily for the familiarity between both of them he hoped to see in her eyes.

Yes, she was still the same. He could see the little girl's features in her—the one he knew when they were young. In his memory, the girl should have the same features. He remembered the little bride whom he was destined to marry. She was beautiful with big eyes and a chubby face. When he returned from his time abroad, the girl's features had faded in his mind. However, he could recognize the amulet that he had given to her all those years back. It didn't occur to him to ask for verification, and he simply confirmed that girl was Xia Yixuan.

He didn't know who he was trying to lie to or who he was going to pin the blame on.

Xia Ruoxin yanked her arm away, but that man's hand held on tightly like a pair of pliers. It refused to budge an inch.

”You hate me?” he asked again, dead set on getting a reply.

Hated him? Oh, yes. He wanted her to hate him. He didn't believe she would treat him with such unfamiliarity and calm.

Xia Ruoxin suddenly laughed until her eyes teared up. Then, a sense of peace washed over her. There wasn't any sadness or happiness.

”I'm sorry, Mr. Chu. I don't hate you.” Xia Ruoxin looked straight into Chu Lui's dark and profound eyes. His features were deep and vivid. Four years ago, he was showing off his ability like a sharp sword which was stained with too much emotion. Four years later, he became an ancient sword; reserved, simple, and unadorned. However, he had matured over time. He started to hide his emotions better.

She no longer had any love for this man, and she had nothing to do with him other than the little girl in her arms.

A gust of cold wind blew at Chu Lui's face. He felt as though there was a hole in his heart.

Ha. She didn't hate him. When there was no love left, how could hate exist? His hand continued to hold tightly onto Xia Ruoxin's elbow. As he applied more pressure, Xia Ruoxin also began to frown.

Was he trying to break her elbow?

Suddenly, there was a snap. It sounded like something had broken, and the weird atmosphere between them vanished, too.

At this moment, a little hand hung in mid-air. Slowly, Chu Lui released his hand. He could barely feel the pain on his wrist.

Xia Ruoxin quickly pulled her daughter's hand back and pressed her head into her chest. She retreated in fear, terrified that this irate man would harm the child in her arms.

”Don't worry.” Chu Lui's lips were pursed so tightly that it hurt. ”I won't fuss with a child. That man's child has beautiful eyes like yours.”

Xia Ruoxin could feel the tightness in her chest. She rested her chin on top of her daughter's head. Then, she raised her eyes and looked at Chu Lui's face. She wouldn't allow her fears to be detected by Chu Lui.

”Mr. Chu, you can stop with your compliments.” She laughed sarcastically. ”I am an infertile woman. Remember? Are you telling me that I am raising someone else's child to look like me?”

”It's not what I meant.” Chu Lui was at a loss for words at her retort.