However, he couldnât bear to be with her just because of sympathy, and he didnât want to hold back her happiness. He told himself in his heart that this was the best for his wife and Third Brotherâ¦he hadnât done anything wrong.
Su Qingyue was lying on the bed in the room, staring at the ceiling with her eyes wide open.
Xiao Yuchuan was standing by the wall in his room, his thoughts heavy as well.
Xiao Qinghe sat in his wheelchair in the yard, motionless.
Dawn was breaking.
The three people had a sleepless night.
In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight pierced the thin mist, and dewdrops fell from the tree bark branches. The mountain village was enveloped in the morning light, and a new day began. Villagers were in the fields, working hard with their hoes, while others were chopping firewood in the mountain forests or tending to their cattle and sheepâ¦
The mountain village was peaceful and tranquil.
Xiao Qinghe was making breakfast as usual, while Xiao Yuchuan was organizing the goods he planned to sell today.
Su Qingyue came out of the room, and the gazes of the two men fell on her. She greeted them indifferently, as if nothing had happened, saying âgood morningâ to both of them.
Both Qinghe and Yuchuan were full of worry, knowing that their wife was upset but not showing it on her face.
Su Qingyue walked to the shelves in the courtyard and spread out the herbs she had collected from the mountain yesterday, so they could dry in the sun.
Xiao Yuchuan finished arranging the goods in his carrying pole and walked over to her, his voice full of concern, âWifeâ¦â
She turned around, her expression indifferent, âThird Brother, you didnât sleep all night and you still plan to go out today?â
Her words made it clear that she knew he had overheard her conversation with Fourth Brother last night. He nodded slightly, âYes. Do you want me to stay at home to accompany you?â
She shook her head, âIâm fine, you can go.â
He looked at her with deep, loving eyes, âWife, you have me, and I will never give up on you. Letâs take care of Fourth Brother together. OK?â
Her body stiffened, âI donât want to talk about this.â
âYou promised to give me a chanceâ¦â
A bitter smile appeared at the corners of her lips, âIt was because I didnât know Second Brother and Fourth Brother were also my husband at the time. I thought the Xiao Family had decided to buy me just to be your wife.â
Pain flashed in his eyes, âBut you promised me, and you canât go back on your word.â
âI also promised Fourth Brother to be husband and wife with him.â She looked at him indifferently, âCan you accept that I marry both of you?â
âNo, I canât!â His voice was firm, and he suddenly pulled her into his embrace, âI canât bear the thought of any man touching you, including Second Brother and Fourth Brother. Just thinking about you being with them drives me mad!â@@novelbin@@
She tried to break free from his stiff embrace, but he held onto her tightly, âWife, do you know? When Li Gui blatantly tried to buy you, if you had left with him, I really wanted to kill you both and then end my life. Faced with Li Gui trying to take you, Second Brother didnât say a word. Wife, Second Brother can lose you, Fourth Brother can let go of your hand, but I canât live without you!â
âStop talking!â She rebuked angrily.
âThis is just the truth!â He yelled back, âWhy donât you believe in my true feelings, Xiao Yuchuan? Is it because you really care about the jokes I made with you before?â
Xiao Qinghe, who was frying vegetables in the kitchen, heard their argument and came out in his wheelchair. He saw the two of them in the courtyard but said nothing, just watching silently.
Su Qingyue did not respond to Xiao Yuchuanâs words, only looking indifferently at Xiao Qinghe.
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