novelraw Chapter 281 - 259: I Want to Divorce You
Chapter 281 - 259: I Want to Divorce You
Shen Yanchen lightly furrowed his brows, feeling a bit strange. After all, she usually called him Shen Yanchen, but today she suddenly called him ’husband,’ and this was the first time in days that she had initiated conversation with him.Anyway, he had been feeling that she was acting strangely lately. He only thought it was because of what happened that day, and now nodded and responded to her, saying, "As long as it’s yours, I like it."
Gu Qimiao felt her eyes heat up, revealing a smile, but she hurriedly turned her head towards the window, her smile slowly growing bitter.
Clearly, it was a touching declaration of love, so why did it sound so sad?
How could she heartlessly say the word "divorce" to someone like him?
Everyone hopes to be with the one they love deeply. She finally had such luck, yet she was about to shatter the happiness she hadn’t had time to savor.
She couldn’t even give him a simple family. What could she offer to stay by his side?
Thinking of Ding Jing and Lu Qianwen, all the candidates Grandma had shortlisted for him were better than her.
Whether it was family background or appearance, they matched him well. Unlike her, outsiders said she was the lucky Cinderella.
Returning home, every familiar environment made her heart ache. Lying on the bed, she hugged the pillow he had slept on closely, hearing the sound of water splashing as he showered in the bathroom.
Outside the window, the night sky was blue, and the cool breeze stirred the curtains, rising and falling at the window.
Before long, the water stopped, and Gu Qimiao turned to look in the direction of the bathroom. She sat up from the bed, her eyes intently fixed on him.
Shen Yanchen, drying his hair, walked over and met her gaze, momentarily confused. "What’s wrong?"
Gu Qimiao half-closed her eyes, staying silent for a long time before speaking, "I want to divorce you."
Shen Yanchen’s movements halted. He sat next to her, "Are you joking with me?"
Gu Qimiao shook her head, slightly shifting away from him, "I’m not joking."
"Reason?" Shen Yanchen’s expression suddenly turned cold, his gaze fixated on her, never expecting that she would say such a thing to him.
"... Just feeling tired of being together. I think a single life might be better." She could no longer be with anyone, and besides him, she didn’t want to be with anyone else.
Shen Yanchen laughed after hearing this, sending chills down her spine. "You’re the one who confessed to me, and now you say a single life is better? Tell me, how has living with me wronged you?!"
Because he was angry, his tone was harsher. Gu Qimiao lowered her head, feeling even worse, not daring to look at him, fearing her emotions might collapse.
Living with him was great, but she could no longer have it.
Shen Yanchen reached out and lifted her chin, raising her drooping head. "Speak!"
Seeing her face full of tears, biting her lip and crying quietly, he involuntarily tightened his grip. When she frowned from the pain, he gradually loosened his hold, roughly pushing her face away, standing up to change his clothes while saying, "You say a single life is better, then I’ll give you space. Don’t ever mention divorce to me again!"
He didn’t wait for her to respond, grabbing the car keys and slamming the door, leaving her soft sobs behind the door.
Outside, his footsteps stopped, his teeth clenched, his face ashen. The girl he had silently loved for over ten years now said she was tired of being with him?
Things were fine just a few days ago; she even asked him at night if he liked children. He couldn’t understand why she suddenly mentioned divorce.
His thoughts filled with lingering anger, he resumed his steps and left.
Inside the room, Gu Qimiao curled up in a corner of the big bed, hugging the blanket and crying uncontrollably.
Feeling wronged after being yelled at, and more so due to the helplessness and setbacks that reality had brought her. She wasn’t just feeling insecure now; even if she had enough cheek to hold onto him, they would eventually have to face the problem of her infertility.
Alone on the cold big bed, she cried for a long time, until her head began to ache. She eventually fell into a muddled sleep and woke to find the pillow still wet.
After he slammed the door and left that day, she hadn’t seen him for a long time and didn’t have the courage to seek him out, muddling through the days alone.
The nausea and vomiting gradually stopped, perhaps due to the colder weather. She felt particularly sleepy, mostly sleeping aside from work and meals, yet she always felt tired and even dozed off at work.
These days, her head had been feeling dizzy. With no one to talk to, her isolated world felt suffocating. She just thought she had a cold but didn’t feel too uncomfortable, so she didn’t bother getting medicine from the pharmacy.
About a week and a half later, Xiaoxiao was discharged, and with An’an and Su Yan back, they decided to have a gathering at home.
Her mother-in-law, Shen’s mom, called her to come to the old house. Shen Yanchen hadn’t contacted her for a long time.
She didn’t know if the family was aware of her and Shen Yanchen’s recent relationship. After tidying up after work, she took a ride to the old house.
When she arrived, Xiaoxiao and Dudu were there, and An’an and Su Yan said they had just arrived at the airport.
Xiaoxiao’s complexion looked much better than before, she had gained some weight again, wearing a loose sweater so her belly was not visible.
She walked over and casually asked, "Gigi, why didn’t Big Brother come with you?"
Gu Qimiao forced a laugh; she didn’t know what he had been doing these days, evasively responding, "He has something to do... He’ll be here later."
But coincidentally, as soon as she finished speaking, a black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of the yard.
"That’s Big Brother!"
Gu Qimiao’s gaze immediately turned towards him, but her feet didn’t move.
Watching him from a distance as he stepped out of the car, still looking dignified and confident. It seemed like he had been doing well without her during these days.
Grandma noticed her standing still and walked over to her, giving her a cold glance, asking, "Did you two have a fight?"
Gu Qimiao hesitated, quickly shaking her head, forcing a smile, "... No."
"No? Then why didn’t you come together? And now that he’s here, you’re still standing there?"
Gu Qimiao reluctantly walked over. Shen Yanchen was already carrying things into the house. At the porch, she wanted to help him but hesitated to get close.
From the moment he entered until now, he hadn’t looked at her once. She stepped back, feeling dejected, watching Grandma warmly greet him.
Xiaoxiao pulled her aside, glancing at Shen Yanchen’s grim expression, and asked Gu Qimiao, "Gigi, did you have a disagreement with Big Brother?"
"... No," Gu Qimiao replied evasively.
"I don’t believe it! You two were always inseparable. Today you’re apart and not speaking to each other. Who would believe there’s no quarrel?"
Gu Qimiao pursed her lips and remained silent. Xiaoxiao continued, "My Brother is very petty, but he truly has nothing on his mind. Go apologize to him; no matter how big your mistake, he’ll forgive you. Don’t play stubborn with him, or you’ll be the one suffering."