Translator: Dragon Boat Translation     Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The light in Han Yuanâs eyes faded bit by bit as she looked at her son. She slowly closed her eyes. Seeing this, Lin Yu finally loosened the fingers tightly gripping Han Yuanâs arm and secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Xi Cheng was confused. âWhatâs wrong with Mom? She seemed very anxious just now, as if she was in a hurry to say something, so why did she close her eyes and not say anything now?ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Lin Yu carefully tucked the blanket in and replied softly, âMaybe Mom had a nightmare. She started having mood swings these past few days. The doctor says itâs a good sign; she might miraculously regain her senses one day!â
Lin Yuâs eyes seemed to sparkle as she spoke, and Xi Cheng couldnât help but be touched as he listened. He gently held Han Yuanâs hand and tenderly uttered, âMom, you must do your best! You must wake up!â
Han Yuanâs breathing was steady, and the episode from before appeared to really be because sheâd just had a nightmare in her unconscious state. Seeing that, Xi Cheng calmed down and sat down for a chat with Lin Yu. âWhere did you go just now?â
Lin Yu soaked a towel in hot water and wrung it out before leaning over and using it to wipe Han Yuanâs face. âMy aunt came to ask me for money,â she casually answered. âI walked her to the main entrance and chatted with her for a while.â
Xi Cheng understood and quickly asked, âWhy is she asking you for money again?â
Lin Yu rolled her eyes at him as she continued with what she was doing. âItâs because of Lin Zhu! My aunt thinks Lin Zhu got arrested because of me, so I owe her and the Lin family. I was no help to the Lin family, and instead, I
caused Lin Zhu to bear the blame for me.â Lin Yu sighed lightly and didnât continue, just concentrating on the job at hand.
Xi Chengâs mood darkened. Lin Zhu had run Fang Xi over and got charged with intentional homicide. Lin Yu had run around, trying to resolve Lin Zhuâs matter, but Ye Kun was adamant and wouldnât budge, so Lin Zhu was sentenced in the end.
âLin Yu, Iâm sorry. Itâs all my fault,â Xi Cheng said apologetically. He only had Fang Xi on his mind back then and ignored Lin Yuâs situation. âI shouldâve known,â he thought. âHow could a leech like the Lin family let Lin Yu off? Shed truly suffered too much alone.â
Lin Yu didnât stop what she was doing. After all, sheâd heard too many apologies. Such things were superficial and had no real meaning. Xi Cheng thought of a solution. âIâIâll get the lawyers to go out tomorrow and see if they can get Lin Zhu out earlier.â
Lin Yu straightened up and glanced at him before lightly saying, âThereâs no need for that. Ye Kun will be mad if you get Lin Zhu out. You guysâ relationship finally eased up slightly in the Shi Corporationâs incident this time. Donât stir up trouble again. The Lin family wonât let me off, even if you get Lin Zhu out. It is how it is; thatâs life. Iâve accepted it.â
Her tears quietly fell and splashed on the back of her hand. Xi Chengâs heart ached. He took Lin Yuâs hand and pulled her into his arms. âLin Yu, Iâm sorry. Itâs all my fault. I didnât care enough for you.â
He placed his chin on Lin Yuâs head and stated, âLin Yu, thank you! Honestly, Iâve gotten used to having you by my sideâgotten used to enjoying the sense of security you give me. I never worry about things at home with you by my side because you always help me handle everything. Youâre my strongest support, Lin Yu. Iâll definitely treat you well.â
Lin Yu didnât say anything. She slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around Xi Chengâs waist. After a long while, she sobbed, âXi Cheng, letâs have a child. Will you give me a child?â
Xi Cheng paused and then lifted Lin Yuâs chin and kissed her. Small suppressed moans fell from Lin Yuâs lips before she hurriedly said, âNotânot here!
Momâsâ-â
âLetâs go outside, â he whispered, cutting her off. Xi Cheng quickly carried her and left his motherâs patient room.
The soundproofing of the hospital suite wasnât good, and the amorous sounds next door traveled to Han Yuanâs room. In the darkness, Han Yuanâs eyes were wide open, and she gripped her covers tightly, dearly wishing that it was Lin Yuâs slender neck. She wanted to strangle that woman to death with her own hands.
Han Yuan hated herself for being so blind, and her son was even more blind for allowing that scourge to take root in their home. â The heavens are cruel to destroy the Xi family with such a despicable method! she inwardly wailed.
Xi Cheng didnât stay for the night. It wasnât until mid-morning that Lin Yu slowly got up. She sat on the chair by the bed as she tidied her clothes.. Her calm voice carried a hint of seductive languor as she uttered, âDid you enjoy listening to us the entire night?â