novelraw Chapter 391 - 202. Nan Wan, the pain you gave me, I will return it to you double.
Chapter 391 - 202. Nan Wan, the pain you gave me, I will return it to you double.
Nan Wan stared at the photograph for a full minute, a faint smile slowly lifting the corners of her lips, as if in mockery or ridicule.So, this is why he didn’t answer the phone...
[Wanwan, to you, I will not lie.]
This is what he promised on the rooftop of the hospital. Thinking back now, it truly seems ridiculously laughable.
Propping her elbow on the bed, she sat up, her heavy body leaning against the headboard, and dialed the number that had sent her the text.
She didn’t expect it to go through, but at thirty-seven seconds, the ’beep... beep... beep...’ tone ceased and was replaced by a voice: "Hello, Mrs. Mu."
The voice on the other end had been altered with voice-changing software, making it impossible to tell if it was male or female.
In the silence of the bedroom, it sounded eerie and frightening.
Nan Wan’s eyes and brows were devoid of warmth as she coldly spoke, "Who are you?"
A woman’s natural sixth sense, without any evidence, told her that the person on the phone was the same as the sender of the terrifying package.
The other party chuckled twice before leisurely saying, "Don’t worry, you’ll find out."
Nan Wan, the pain you gave me, I will return double to you.
After saying this sentence, the call was cut off, and when Nan Wan called back, the phone was turned off.
No location affiliated, no useful information obtained, as if a pair of eyes were watching her every move from the shadows.
Someone she knows, it must be, but who exactly?
Nan Huaiyu, Yu Qinglu, or perhaps someone else...
She didn’t know how long she had been awake, but sleep still eluded her. The bedroom was so quiet, it was frightening, even with the lights on.
The weather at the end of October was comfortable at night, no need to turn on the air conditioning, and a thin blanket was enough. Yet tonight, her body felt waves of coldness from her feet to her fingertips.
Nan Wan threw off the covers and got out of bed, went to the bathroom, and came out with her mind even clearer.
He still hasn’t come back.
She glanced at the time on the wall, eleven forty-seven.
Took out her phone, found Nan Ze’s number, hesitated for a moment, then changed her mind and called Xu Moyi.
Xu Moyi was working overtime in the office, so tired his eyelids were about to stick together, both exhausted and drowsy, "Sis, why haven’t you slept yet so late?"
Someone who normally goes to bed at ten sharp, what’s going on today?
Nan Wan leaned against the headboard, her expression cool and calm, "I’m not sleepy, can’t sleep. Are you still at the office?"
Having someone to talk to could divert her attention.
"Yeah, I messed up a case. Mr. Xu is furious," Xu Moyi yawned, wanting a sip of coffee to perk up, but found his cup empty, "Is your brother-in-law not at home?"
That’s probably why she had the time to call...
Nan Wan didn’t answer her question but said, "Then keep busy, go home early to sleep."
Only she was idle, it didn’t feel like much before, but when alone, the absence of friends felt quite sad.
Xu Moyi was too sleepy and accustomed to being straightforward, didn’t notice anything, "...Alright."
After ending the call, the secretary knocked and entered, asking her, "President Xu, would you like another cup of coffee?"
"No, I’m going home, can’t afford it if I suddenly collapse," Xu Moyi waved her hand, stood up to stretch, took her phone and handbag, and walked out of the office, "You can go off too, leave the rest for tomorrow."
The secretary turned off the lights for her, breathed a sigh of relief, smiling, "Alright, have a safe trip home, President Xu."
Xu Moyi was almost walking with her eyes closed, lazily replied, "Mm."
The employees had long since gone home, the floors were especially quiet, with only a few offices still lit, besides the security on duty, hardly anyone was around.
Xu Moyi walked out of the building and stood on the steps waiting for the driver to bring the car around.
Tapping her toes on the ground, aimlessly kicking the stones, as she glanced up, she saw someone walking towards her.
Under the dim and bright streetlights, she couldn’t see clearly, from the silhouette, it seemed to be... Xiao Ran?
As the man got closer, his features gradually came into focus.
It really was Xiao Ran.
His car was parked not far away, one look could spot the license plate, but an exhausted Xu Moyi hadn’t noticed at all.
Xiao Ran stopped in front of Xu Moyi, who stood on the steps, negating their height difference, allowing their gazes to meet.
Ruffling her hair with his palm, his eyes gentle and clear, "Finished with work?"
For a moment, Xu Moyi didn’t know what to say, simply stared at him dumbly, her eyes stinging like they were hit by the wind.
Nodding, "I didn’t even know...why didn’t you call me? You could come up too, are you stupid?"
Surely he’s been waiting for a long time again.
Lately, he’s been the same as before, coming to pick her up after work, making time in his busy schedule to visit the Xu family to play chess with Dad, but every time she said she had to work overtime, or found an excuse to go to her room, they never had any private moments together.
She wasn’t avoiding him, just...didn’t know how to face him.
Xiao Ran smiled, taking the bag from her hand, "I just got here, parked the car as you came out."
It was ingrained from his childhood upbringing, Xu Moyi didn’t refuse, trying to overlook the guilt and remorse in her heart, interacting naturally.
She turned her head away like a fairy, "I don’t believe you."
"It’s true, when have I ever lied to you?" Xiao Ran wrapped an arm around her waist, leading her towards the car, "It’s late, you have work tomorrow, I’ll take you home."
Xu Moyi’s body was slightly tense, but the tension only lasted a few seconds, relaxing afterwards, she looked at the man’s profile.
Xiao Ran stopped, turned to meet her gaze.
His eyes like stars, gentle and handsome.
In the black pupils, there was only her reflection, calming Xu Moyi’s chaotic thoughts.
Dad said, Xiao Ran is the most suitable person for her, a steady companionship lasting longer than a passionate love.
She didn’t know how much time passed when suddenly a sardonic laugh filled with mockery sounded beside her ear, "Heh!"
In the night, it sounded especially sharp.
Both of them looked towards the source of the sound, Huo Yihan’s long fingers twirling the phone, his black shirt with two buttons undone, lazily leaning against the black Bentley.
A faint smile curved his lips but his deep eyes were utterly dark.
Xiao Ran’s gentle features didn’t show a hint of disturbance, his arm still around Xu Moyi’s slender waist, he remained clean and noble.
From ten meters away, two men locked eyes, forming a stance of confrontation.
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When Mu Jin Huan got home, the bedroom light was still on. The woman in bed opened her eyes at the sound of the door opening, her gaze clear.
He stepped to the bedside, his long fingers combing through her hair scattered on the pillow, "Waiting for me?"