188 Completely Fallen for Her 16 (1/2)

Mo Li's family burst into tears upon hearing the news, after which they fell silent.

At last, Mr. Mo said, ”Mo Li, it's up to you. We'll support you no matter what decision you make.”

”Father, Mother, Mo Xun, let's leave this place together tonight. When we return to S Nation, you guys shall move back in with the Long family, at least you'll be safe there. I'll have other plans of my own,” said a teary-eyed Mo Li, hanging her head low.

”Mo Li, tell me the truth, are you planning to get back with Ye Xiaotian?” Mrs. Mo asked worriedly.

”I don't know, I'll decide when we return home. But, Mother, somehow I just feel… there's no way out for me at all. In the end, I'm still back to square one even after so much has happened. I'm better off dead.”

”I know you detest Ye Xiaotian to the core, but no matter what, there'll still be some hope left as long as you're alive. How are we supposed to live without you if you're dead? Do you wish to see me die of grief and agony? There'll be a way out no matter what. I really couldn't tell that Byron was such a malicious person, he even tried to kill you. I'm seriously…”

Mo Li pulled Mrs. Mo into an embrace and said, ”Mother, don't bother bringing any clothes or unnecessary items along with you. Just some cash will do.”

”I know.”

After having come to a consensus, Mo Li proceeded to send Ye Xiaotian a text message to inform him of her decision. She felt a huge sense of relief and assurance after receiving his reply. She would have never guessed that she would end up requiring help from the person she detested the most.

In low spirits, she returned to her bedroom and gave Long Tianze a call.

”Hello, Mo Li. Little lass, why the sudden decision to call me?” Long Tianze asked cheerily.

”Tianze, is everything going well at home?” she asked slowly.

”Yes, everyone's getting on fine. How about you? How are things at your side?”

”I'm alright, I guess we'll be seeing each other very soon.”

Thinking that she was just making a visit home, Long Tianze answered, ”Hurry and come back then. I haven't seen you in a while, I really wonder how you're doing.”

”Alright, gotta go.”

Mo Li ended the call and remained seated on her bed, appearing rather flustered and anxious.

She patiently waited for the clock to strike six in the evening.

Mrs. Mo had already left the house at about three o'clock, followed by Mr. Mo at half past four, whereas Mo Xun had decided to leave a little later.

Time crawled by slowly, and Mo Xun managed to leave at eight past five to meet up with his parents, after which they successfully boarded the car Ye Xiaotian had sent, at six o'clock sharp.

However, Mo Li had yet to come out. Just as everyone was waiting for her, Byron returned home.

Thus, the car sent by Ye Xiaotian had no choice but to drive off, leaving another car to wait for her in secret.

Just as Mo Li was about to leave, she quickly jumped into bed and covered herself with the duvet upon hearing footsteps approaching. Byron entered the room as soon as she was done.

He then placed a box of snacks on the table and said, ”I bought this especially for you. It's delicious, try some.”

Sitting upright, Mo Li nodded and opened the box. ”Why are you home so early today?” she asked calmly while taking a bite of a piece of snack.

”I guess I must've startled you. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to.”

”I know,” she answered, pursing her lips.

”I won't go out tonight and stay at home to accompany you instead, alright?”

Mo Li felt her heart sink upon hearing his words. However, she still managed to force a smile and agreed to his suggestion.

”I'll go take a shower.”

”Mother has made me some soup, I'll make a trip down to her place to collect it. I'll be back in no time,” said Mo Li, after which she slowly placed the box of snacks onto the table, not appearing to be in a rush at all.

”Alright, go ahead.”

Mo Li put on her slippers and headed towards the entrance, after which she changed into her shoes.

She never once turned to look behind.

As soon as she stepped out of the entrance, Mo Li picked up her tracks, almost running by the time she approached the car.

She knew the consequences she would have to face, once she was out of here.

However, there's no turning back once she had already made up her mind. Besides, there was no way her marriage with Byron would have lasted forever, given the whole string of issues which existed between them.