novelraw Chapter 399 - 377: It’s His Sole Regret That They Couldn’t Continue Together
Chapter 399 - 377: It’s His Sole Regret That They Couldn’t Continue Together
Dudu shook her buried head, feeling overwhelming guilt towards their family.They treated her sincerely, but she had been deceiving them all along.
"Sigh, still not used to it? When I first married your uncle, I also went through a tough time. Over time, we gradually adjusted our tempers and got to know each other. It’s been more than half our lives now. You two met through an arranged meeting, so you had little interaction and no emotional foundation. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable at the beginning and encounter many conflicts. I think you should..."
"Listen to her." Qiao Luchen’s voice interrupted before Qiao’s mother could finish. He glanced at Dudu, whose eyes were slightly red, then said to the two mothers, "Divorce. Listen to her."
Qiao’s mother immediately stood up and pulled Qiao Luchen to the side, "Son, do you know what you’re saying? You can’t just act out of spite like this. I’m trying to mediate for you! Don’t cause trouble."
"I’m not acting out of spite. We haven’t lived together at all. Being married or not makes no difference. There’s no future development. If she wants a divorce, then let it be."
His seemingly casual words hid the torment he felt inside.
Yet at this moment, she wanted it, so he would give it to her. If staying with him meant she wouldn’t be happy, then he would let her go. Having been married to her was enough for him. Not being able to continue the journey was his regret alone.
With both young people so resolutely choosing divorce, the elders’ advice lost its meaning. The meal ended in discomfort, and Qiao Luchen said he would leave with Dudu.
Qiao’s mother said, "We cannot make decisions about your young people’s matters. But when you get back, discuss it again properly. It’s been half a year since you got married. Calm down and think carefully."
Qiao Luchen remained silent, but Dudu stopped and turned to Qiao’s mother, saying, "Sorry, auntie. It was supposed to be your birthday celebration, but it ended up like this."
Qiao’s mother sighed lightly, glanced at the distant Qiao Luchen, and said to Dudu, "Go ahead. I hope you can give me a satisfactory birthday gift."
Dudu gave an apologetic look to Qiao’s mother, then turned and left with Qiao Luchen.
A satisfactory birthday gift—she feared she couldn’t give it. In the eyes of the elders, they were very loving. But in reality, within the marriage, they were still two independent individuals who hadn’t interfered with each other’s lives.
Inside the car, the silence was eerie. No one spoke as they drove to their marital home.
Following Qiao Luchen’s steps into the elevator, Dudu took a deep breath and looked at the man before her.
In fact, she never really understood this man—his temper, preferences, interests... She knew nothing. The only thing she knew was that he was an excellent doctor.
She was indeed a thoroughly failed wife.
Entering the house, he still didn’t speak. Only when Dudu timidly opened her mouth did words come out, "I’m sorry... I intended to discuss it with you, but you never came back."
Not turning back, Qiao Luchen changed his shoes and walked to the living room, leaving a bland remark, "You did nothing wrong. No need to apologize."
Dudu bit her lip. Hearing his words only made her feel guiltier. To his family, she was probably a disaster.
He walked straight to the balcony and lit a cigarette. Dudu sighed and went to her room, took out the divorce agreement, then approached him softly, saying, "This is the agreement... Please take a look."