Chapter 120 - A Pretense (1/2)

Chapter 120 - A Pretense

Chen Yi's silence stretched for a long period, her hold loosening over Li Shanguaan's hand as she straightened her back, creating so in indecisiveness

Li Yuan noticed Chen Yi's hesitation, wasting no second to whine "Mother when can we go and have dinner Although you exclusively prepared sister-in-law's favorite dishes, with the amount of effort you put, they are bound to be delicious!" His face revealed perfect excite back at Li Shangaan in shock "Mother, you did sofluttered in her chest as if her heart had been caressed by a soft feather

Chen Yi let out a soft sigh, her expressions softening When she looked up, her lips broke into a tender s with a decision as she looked at Li Shanguaan

"Alright Mother, ill stay here until you recover"

Li Shanguaan's eyes lightened up

Li Yuan al himself at the last moment mindful of a certain devil who stood not far froo and have dinner?" Li Yuan cheerful voice flowed in

Li Yuan continued the act, atteht not be aware of the extent of lunacy that ran in this fa Brotherin their heads

So Li Yuan had to continue the act till he hih Chen Yi had prepared the 'Expect the Unexpected' golden rule for this family, it would take time and a few more 'shocks' before it settled into her bones

The dinner was inconsequential

When they were alone, Chen Yi ht have been cold towards Li Luxian but in the presence of his fa the clauses in theirhad been wrong, her dehter-in-lawor her stupid son was being dra Li Shanguaan suddenly fell sick despite being hale and healthy this hout the dinner, whenever he atteht, Li Yuan would hurriedly changed the topic

Li Luxian had been the quietest Although his attitude was a little frigid and his aura a little dark, one needed

Chen Yi gulped, looking at the door that led straight to hell She could visualize two i her to coht, cal when you agreed to stay here? Now suffer" Chen Yi cursed herself, her heart steadying slowly

Her feet carried her to the door, fear i her at each step She took a deep breath, her hand landing over the doorknob, her fingers turning it around

'Clank'

Sheas noiseless as hu legs crossed, his fingers swiping the touch screen in rapid succession, his dark eyesthe documents

It was the sa to bed

In the beat of a second, Chen Yi turned around and closed the door, producing an audible 'clang', pro Li Luxian to stop

Li Luxian's looked up, his eyes lingering at Chen Yi He was silent, looking at her without saying anything

At so important, Li Luxian was forced back to his laptop

He did not look at her after that

Chen Yi's shoulders eased down, her nerves relaxing

Her light feet carried her to the bed, careful not to create a noise Picking up a pillow, she turned around Her eyes scanned the roo for a spot to claim

Unsuccessful, she looked back at Li Luxian, staring for a while in hesitancy Biting her lower lip, she said after a long pause

"Mr Li, when are you going to be finished? I will take the couch, you can take the bed"

Li Luxian fingers paused at once Soer interested in replying to that mail "We have already shared a bed before, haven't we? What's wrong this time?"

Chen Yi did not respond

"I ait for you to be finished then" Her voice being quiet She decided to head for the small couch at the opposite end of the room

Out of sudden, a loud snap was heard

Chen Yi had not yet even taken more than a couple of steps when she was startled

The premium, Millions of worth laptop had been snapped so hard, cracks could be visualized as it lay discarded over the table

The ier held any significance for him