After a while.
Li Yinian closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths to calm herself down.
She struggled for a bit, but Qiao Yanze did not insist. However, when he let go of her, he grabbed her warm right hand.
Li Yinian tried to pull her hand back, but the man held it even tighter, as if he wanted to comfort her with the temperature of his palm.
Li Yinian suddenly felt that it was ridiculous. Her hand still hurt because she had just slapped him. The slap mark on the manâs face was still there, but he was feeling sorry for her hand.
She bit her lip hard and said in a low voice, âQiao Yanze, youâre always thinking too much.â
âPerhaps.â He laughed softly, his gaze of agony still on her.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âNow that you know everything, you should understand that there wonât be any possibility between us.â Her smile was mocking. âNot to mention that I donât love you, even if I did, I wouldnât be so cheap. I canât accept your mother. I canât even not vent my anger on you.â
Qiao Yanze clenched his right hand tightly. He closed his eyes for two seconds before opening them again. There seemed to be a hint of darkness in his dark eyes.
âSo, you planned to keep that baby back then,â he said hoarsely.
Li Yinian hesitated for a moment. âNo. I was going to tell you before making a decision, but I didnât expect your mother to receive the news so quickly.â
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Qiao Yanze took another deep breath.
âSince you donât care about my feelings, why didnât you tell me after that? Shouldnât you be happier to see me in pain, heartache, guilt, and regret? Also, donât you hate my mother? If I knew the truth, she might have lost me, her son.â
âThese are meaningless to me.â Li Yinian was expressionless.
Qiao Yanze stared at her face as if he wanted to see the depths of her soul. After a while, he asked, âIs that so?â
Li Yinian bit her lips and turned her face to the side. She didnât seem interested in this question.
Qiao Yanze smiled.
âBut after so many years, I still know,â he said slowly. âBesides, I might feel more pain, regret, and guilt than before.â
Li Yinianâs eyelashes fluttered before she said, âDonât say that you want to make it up to me. If you really want to make it up to me, you should understand what I want.â
âYou want me to stay away from you and never bother you again.â
âThatâs right.â She smirked.
Qiao Yanze seemed to be in deep thought. After a while, he said, âGo back to Vienna immediately. Iâll make some arrangements there. Youâll be very safe. You donât have to worry about being implicated by me.â
Li Yinian was stunned and looked up at her.
Perhaps it was because she had just been washed by tears, but her eyes seemed even darker and even more childish.
Qiao Yanzeâs throat moved and his voice became even lower and hoarse. âAs for your father⦠Itâs up to you to decide what to do.â
Li Yinianâs heart skipped a beat. âWhat?â
âYou suggested that he switch to internet finance. I guess you want to dig a hole for him to jump into.â Qiao Yanzeâs tone was calm. âWith his character and ability, once he steps into this field, itâs only a matter of time before he commits a financial crime. When that happens, you can settle your mother down.â