Chapter 25: He Belongs To Someone Else
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Xia Ran was indeed crying. She couldn't sleep.
The exams were tomorrow. She should have been studying and resting before she took them tomorrow, but she couldn't help herself.
It was already 2:30 in the morning, but Xia Ran was still not asleep. Her mind was filled with his figure. The longing was like poison, corroding her entire body.
In the end, she couldn't resist dialing his number, even if it was just to listen to his voice.
It was late. She wondered if he was asleep yet.
Unexpectedly, the call was answered as soon as it rang.
"Sir," Xia Ran said hurriedly, but her voice was very soft.
"Yes." Mu Hua's response was aloof, as if he was still angry.
Xia Ran also knew that he was actually cleaning up her mess and had no choice but to take care of Zhu Qian. She had made things difficult for him, so she had indeed gone overboard.
She apologized quietly. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you angry by saying those things. Please don't be angry…"
Mu Hua's anger immediately dissipated when he heard the pitiful plea on the other end of the phone. His tone softened. "I'm not angry anymore. Rest early."
Was he in such a hurry to hang up? Xia Ran's heart ached again. Was he afraid that she would disturb Zhu Qian with her call?
Or perhaps, at this moment, the two of them were hugging each other to sleep, and his arm was being held by Zhu Qian.
Thinking of these images, the jealousy in Xia Ran's heart deepened, but she didn't dare to lose her temper again. She could only endure it. "Okay, I'm going to sleep."
She hung up first and covered her head with the blanket. Tears rolled down her cheeks again.
Xia Ran barely slept that night. When she went to school the next day, she had dark circles. She felt sleepy during the exam, so she didn't do well at all.
It was summer break after the exam. The other students either went home or took summer vacations. They all had plans.
Xu Jing also asked Xia Ran, "Ranran, do you want to go back with me this year? It's probably quite boring at home."
"No, I'll stay at home." Xia Ran shook her head as she packed her books.
The truth was, she didn't want to stay at home. It was empty, and he wouldn't be there for her. But she had to hurry and think of a way to save her marriage. In two months' time, her belly would surely swell. She had to make a choice before that happened.
Xu Jing sighed. "Hey, what's up with you lately? You look tired and preoccupied. Did something happen at home?"
Xia Ran had told no one about her marriage, so Xu Jing didn't know.
She certainly couldn't tell Xu Jing that she was pregnant and about to get a divorce.
"I'm fine. I've just been feeling down recently. I don't know what to do after graduation." Xia Ran fabricated a lie.
"My God, are you planning ahead this early?" Xu Jing's eyes widened. "It's still early. You can think about it after the internship. Don't worry about things too early."
Xia Ran forced a smile and nodded.
In the past, she had been a happy-go-lucky person. Now, she was a melancholic person with a lot on her mind, all because of him.
How could he send her to heaven and then push her to hell?
Xu Jing still had to rush back to pack, so she left without waiting for Xia Ran. Xia Ran slowly left the school alone, not knowing where to go.
"Xia Ran!"
Xiao Tuo appeared with some snacks in his hand. "Why didn't you wait for me when I said I would buy you snacks last time? You were already gone when I went back."
"Xiao Tuo, I've already told you that I won't accept your feelings. You don't have to waste your time on me." Xia Ran felt that she had made herself clear enough.
"You don't have to feel burdened. Even if you don't accept my feelings, I'm willing to continue to be good to you. I'm not asking for anything." Xiao Tuo looked at Xia Ran seriously. He was about the same age as Xia Ran and had the same youthfulness and cheerfulness. He was completely different from Mu Hua.
Xia Ran thought that if she hadn't met Mu Hua, she might really have been moved by Xiao Tuo's persistence.
But she already had Mu Hua. There was no room for anyone else in her heart.
"But you've already affected my life. I really don't want to be involved with you!" Because Xia Ran was in a bad mood, she spoke even more coldly than usual.
Disappointment flashed in Xiao Tuo's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He smiled and said, "Then can I be your friend from now on? You will accept me one day."
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