novelraw Chapter 229: Old Stories (3)
Chapter 229: Old Stories (3)
"Although Aunt Lan married Father, she remained childless due to health reasons. Now that Father is gravely ill, several uncles have started to vie for the family inheritance, and Aunt Lan has finally revealed the truth to Father.""What truth?"
"In fact, Aunt Lan knew early on that she was infertile, so she intended to make way for Father and Mother. However, knowing Mother’s temperament, she wouldn’t take something loved by another. Thus, Aunt Lan spiked the wine, thinking that once they had a relationship, Father would take responsibility for Mother. However, she didn’t expect Mother’s strong-willed nature; feeling guilty, Mother left behind a letter and disappeared."
"With Father now on his deathbed, Aunt Lan revealed the truth in hopes that he could see Mother one last time to fulfill a dying wish. She secretly investigated Mother’s whereabouts, but the uncles found out and kidnapped Mother to threaten Father. Fortunately, everything turned out okay in the end, and Mother finally met Father again."
Qiao Mo was somewhat speechless and softly asked, "So now he knows about your existence?"
"Yes, he is bedridden now, and things are bleak in the Jiang family. I’m worried that Mother might be overly stressed, so I want to take this opportunity to take her away for a while to relax."
"I never thought Aunt Feng had such emotional entanglements when she was young. She and Aunt Lan originally intended to support each other, but instead, neither of them found happiness in their lives," Qiao Mo said quietly.
"Yes. After the turmoil in the Jiang family is settled in a few days, Mother and I will move to the Jiang family and accompany him on his final journey."
Jiang Jinghao’s voice remained gentle, making it hard for Qiao Mo to discern whether he was sad and thus unable to comfort him.
She carefully examined his brows and eyes, still as gentle as ever, like how she remembered, yet somehow seemed to have drifted away unknowingly.
"Anyway, being able to see each other again after so many years is a good thing after all..."
Jiang Jinghao quietly watched her and gently said, "Xiao Mo... we..."
Seemingly knowing what he was about to say, Qiao Mo averted her gaze and interrupted, "Let’s hurry back so as not to keep Aunt Feng waiting."
Jiang Jinghao remained silent.
Is it truly impossible between them now?
Qiao Mo avoided his gaze and turned to leave, but a sense of bitterness lingered in her heart.
No wonder she saw him at Tingyu Pavilion not long ago; no wonder he said Xiao Xuan’s surgery fees were taken care of.
It turns out he is also the young master of a prestigious family.
But ultimately, everything is too late...
Qiao Mo didn’t say another word, but after a few steps, she suddenly felt the world spinning, went black before her eyes, and completely collapsed.
"Xiao Mo!" Jiang Jinghao hurriedly stepped forward to catch her, but before he could steady himself, he also felt a dizzy spell.
...
Inside a club.
After hanging up the phone, Fu Nancheng’s expression turned cold; his thin lips pressed lightly, and his gaze carried a hint of darkness.
The phone screen on the coffee table was still lit, displaying several photos.
One photo showed Qiao Mo with a big smile, while Jiang Jinghao beside her was gazing at her as if she was his entire world.
Another photo captured just her profile, seemingly sharing a deep gaze with Jiang Jinghao, eyes full of affection that nearly overflowed the screen!
"Third Brother, we’ve found it. It’s at Haitang Bay Hotel."
Yan Yiheng closed his laptop beside and, just as he finished speaking, Fu Nancheng picked up his phone and stood up.
Half an hour later.
Qiao Mo awoke in a daze, still feeling dizzy and weak all over.
It took several minutes before she managed to blink laboriously, but her vision was still blurry.
A strange ceiling, a strange chandelier...
And the unfamiliar temperature and scent of the room.