Chapter 97: I'm Just Afraid (Part 2)

  "Grandma, why must you!" Green Lotus saw that there was no one around, the little maids were all waiting outside, so she leaned in close to Yao Cun Jia and whispered: "You didn't see Master, he's so angry his face is yellow! I've never seen Master this angry before! Can't you just have a good talk with him?"

  Yao Cun Jia bitterly smiled and said: "This is something that can't be put into words, no matter how you say it, it's still going to sound like this!"

  "It will be fine in a day or two."

  Green lotus moved her lips, but ultimately didn't say anything else.

  After washing and dressing, Yao Cun Jia went to bed early. In one corner of the room, a small, exquisite bronze lamp with a red gauze shade cast a warm, soft glow over the entire room.

  Lying on the soft bed, Yao Cun Jia could only feel desolation, loneliness and heartache, not the warmth he was used to.

  Subconsciously stretched out his arm to the side, as expected, he patted the air, but in his heart, it was still a bit sour. The space beside him was empty, and it seemed like her whole heart had also emptied!

  The corners of her mouth curled up with a bitter smile, and the water light rippled in her eyes. Just the night before, after confirming her pregnancy, they were still excitedly snuggled together discussing whether it was a boy or girl, who the child would resemble more, what name would sound good...

  Today, however, she was left alone!

  She had never felt this way before, the carved flower bed was so big that she almost couldn't feel her own existence when lying on it, and the desolate feeling came over her like a tide, leaving her defenseless.

  Yao Cun Jia gently closed his eyes, quietly lying on the bed, forcing himself not to think about anything. It's inevitable that this day will come sooner or later, right? He had to learn to get used to it!

  The crimson silk curtains with a hundred children embroidered on them gently swayed, the next second, one corner of the brocade quilt was lightly lifted, then, someone quietly lay down beside her.

  Yao Cun Jia's mind went "buzz" and his whole body stiffened, not daring to move or open his eyes, even his breathing was subtly suppressed, the palms of his clenched hands trembling slightly.

  It's him! He has arrived!

  A familiar scent wafted through the air, his body heat spreading quickly to hers through the bed sheets, a burning fire in her heart and mind, slightly acidic.

  Yao Cun Jia couldn't help but tremble slightly. She hadn't expected him to return to her side again!

  But half a response was heard, nor did he hear his voice, nor did he perceive him move, and he lay still beside her, motionless.

  Yao Cun's nose turned sour, and tears flowed silently down her face, streaming down her cheeks, into the corners of her eyes, wetting a patch. She bit her lip, enduring the pain, afraid to startle him, not daring to reach out to wipe away the bitter tears that filled her chest.

  "Alas!" Xie Fu Yun did not expect her to be so stubborn. How could he not know that she was crying with those occasional slight trembles? He turned over and faced her, forcibly holding her face to make her look at him, staring at her tear-stained cheeks and asking: "Since you can cry, why do you want to push me into another woman's arms?"

  Yao Cun felt a sharp pain in his heart, and he also felt embarrassed that he had been seen in such a sorry state. He wanted to turn away but couldn't, so he raised his hand and rubbed his face randomly, trying to gather his gaze towards him with tearful eyes, but his mouth still felt heavy, and he stuttered, unable to speak.

  "Is it your mother's intention or yours?" Xie Fu Yun glared at her, his tone intimidating: "If it's not the most genuine voice in your heart, don't tell me!"

  Tears flowed uncontrollably and surged even more turbulently, Yao Cun Jia choked with sobs: "I'm afraid..."

  How can she not be afraid? Life in a patriarchal family is not something that can be solved just because the husband likes it, on the contrary, sometimes the husband's favoritism can bring fatal harm.

  Let's take a step back, even if the husband has the final say and no one can do anything about it, but still, life is long, who knows if the husband's love will remain unchanged for ten or twenty years?

  If one day her beauty fades and his love ends first, he no longer protects her, old and new debts are settled together, can she withstand the wind and rain on either side?

  Xie Fu Yun suddenly felt a pang in his heart as he stared at her, his mind feeling as if it had been fiercely scratched!

  "Jia'er, Jia'er! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Xie Fu Yun hastily pulled Yao Cun Jia into his arms and held her tightly, saying softly on top of her head: "Jia'er, it's my fault, I shouldn't have said those things to you, it's my fault..."

  "I, I didn't blame you, I really didn't! It was myself—" Yao Cun Jia choked with sobs, burying his face in his warm chest, tightly wrapped in his strong arms, and could no longer bear the pain and grievance in his heart, sobbing quietly.

  "Enough!" Xie Fu Yun slightly loosened his grip on her, his slender palm gently covering her lips, and he bowed his head to whisper softly: "I understand, I understand everything!"

  Xie Fu's misfortune is unbearable, he's really despicable, why can't he consider her feelings for once?! He thinks she doesn't understand his intentions, but does he even understand hers? The pain in her heart after hearing those words must be at least ten times more than his! And yet he responded to her like that, it's as if he stabbed a knife into her heart!

  "Jia Er, listen to me, I only want you. I can swear to heaven that in this life, I only want you! So, don't push me towards other women again. I don't like it when you're so virtuous, not one bit!"

  "But—"

  "Give it to me! I'll go talk to your mother, you just focus on resting and taking care of your pregnancy."

  Yao Cun Jia felt a mix of relief and joy, but soon became worried and uncertain again. He looked at the letter from the Xie family with complicated feelings, unable to decide what to say for the moment.

  "Doesn't Jia'er believe me?" A hint of disappointment flashed in Xie Fu's eyes. He thought she understood him.

  "I don't dare." Yao Cun Jia sighed lightly: "In this kind of thing, the ones who always suffer losses are women. I believe you now, but ten years later, twenty years later, thirty years later, I don't know! So, I don't dare to believe."

  When a man changes his heart, if a woman uses her previous vows to question him, it's undoubtedly the stupidest thing. He doesn't forget, he just doesn't care! There's no need for anyone to remind him, the more you remind him, the more he'll be annoyed and disgusted!

  Once a woman's heart is given away, can it be taken back? Even if it is taken back, it will be riddled with scars!

  "You really are a—" Xie Fu Yun hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to say, and after several attempts to speak, he smiled helplessly. His long fingers gently combed through her soft hair, his slightly rough fingertips tenderly stroking her cheek, wiping away the remaining tears. He spoke softly, "So, Jia Er, are you brave enough to make a bet with me? Trust me this once, okay?"

  He saw Yao Cun Jia's beautiful eyes looking at him, still not speaking, and he couldn't help but hurry on, saying: "Like this, all my private property will be given to you. I'll even write a letter of guarantee for you. If I go back on my word, all the property will belong to you, and you can also make public the letter of guarantee I wrote to humiliate me. This way, you should believe me once, right?"

  "Pfft!" Yao Cun Jia was taken aback, feeling both angry and amused, unable to hold back his laughter. What kind of nonsense is this? He actually thought of something like this?!

  "Your smile is all the answer I need?" Xie Fu Yun's eyes lit up, his expression somewhat elated.

  "Ah! I believe you! I believe!" Yao Cun Jia nodded repeatedly, no longer willing to think about any worries or long-term plans. She knew that if she didn't trust him, she would lose him forever! She couldn't imagine such a life!

  What vows, what surrender of property, she didn't take seriously. When that day really came, let's talk about it then! For the first time, she just wanted to live according to her own heart, whether as a virtuous wife or a well-behaved person, put it aside for now!

  "Jia'er, good Jia'er!" The Xie family was overjoyed, holding her tightly in his arms, lowering his head to gently sniff the hair on her temples, his heart full of tender feelings and delight.

  Yao Cun Jia stretched out his arm and slowly wrapped it around her neck, a faint smile playing on his lips, the joy of being reunited filling her heart to the brim.

  "Next time you dare to push me out, I won't come back again, cry yourself to death!" Xie Fu Yun suddenly lowered his head and gritted his teeth in a low voice by her ear.

  She didn't know how hurtful her words were, leaving him speechless and furious, slamming things in the study! If he hadn't calmed down and thought of their mother's relationship, he really wouldn't have come back to find her.

  Yao Cun Jia's body shook violently and his heart tightened as he said in a low voice: "It won't happen again!" It will never happen again!

  Xie Fu's eyes curved into a satisfied smile, and he naturally lowered his head to gently kiss her lips, his tongue tracing the beauty of her lip line. There was a faint salty taste at the entrance, which was the taste of her tears. His heart couldn't help but skip another beat, and he sighed, "I'll go talk to my mother tomorrow, so you don't have to worry!"

  "Mm." She nodded obediently, quickly dispelling all her worries and misgivings, choosing to trust him wholeheartedly.

  Xie Fu Yun was very satisfied with her attitude, gently pinching her chin and smiling: "This is just right! With me here, what are you afraid of? It's getting late, let's sleep!" As he spoke, he moved his body, habitually embracing her as usual.

  Yao Cun Jia raised her eyes and smiled sweetly, leaning into his arms, one hand on his waist, and closed her eyes.

  No one knew what Xie Fu Yun said to Mrs. Xie, and the matter was never mentioned again, as if it had never happened. The renovation of the west wing house was also ordered to be stopped by Xie Fu Yun, and only sent someone to ask Qi Nao and Cui Er in the west courtyard if there was anything they wanted to add or pack.

  Although the West Wing is biased, the material aspect of Xie Fu's fortune has not been neglected by the two of them. The two heard that someone asked this way and also learned that it was the eldest brother who sent people. What else don't they understand? Their hearts suddenly cooled down, and the hope that had just risen was instantly crushed. They forced a smile and said no, and then quietly lived their usual lives as before.

  Orchid fragrance, crystal and other spiritual great refreshment, came more vigor.

  Qiao and Cui came to visit Yao Cun Jia that day, they also saw them, their appearance can be considered top-notch, but compared to her sisters, they are still slightly inferior, and they seem too rigid and stiff. Where is the elegance and vivacity of her sisters? This is the type that attracts men's attention!

  Moreover, the kind-hearted grandma arranged for them to serve grandpa, but he refused. What does this show? It shows that grandpa has someone else in mind! Following this train of thought, apart from these sisters, who else could it be?

  Grandfather doesn't want Qiāo and Cuì, isn't it implying he wants them instead!