Bab 25: Love Could Not Be Forced!
"Are you keeping an eye on me?" Xia Yu did not look angry but anxious. What if he notices her going to the hospital and taking care of her mother. For her, she was her mother, but for them, she belonged to the Lei Family.
"Why?" the man's eyes went dark like the night sky, unfathomable and cold, "are you hiding something from me?" Xia Yu could feel his mood shifting to worse.
Of course, even if he did not like her, she was still his wife. She had to choose her words consciously.
"No, it just made me wonder, am I not truthful enough? You could ask me anything and I will tell you." She leaned on the car and looked at the night sky. For some reason, she looked in pain.
Was he hurting her again unconsciously? How many times had he hurted in the past with his indifference or cold reply. Han Zhou could not take his eyes off of her. He did not understand his own reaction. He had known Lei Mei for a long time, yet he was never interested in her. But now! Could it be their change in relationship had started to affect his heart.
"I am not following you. Tang Rui told me about you. Go ahead and enjoy. I will see you at home." at home! Xia Yu was stunned. She had never thought that house belonged to hers.
But she knew it was not Xia Yu he was talking to. Her eyes dimmed for some reason.
"Alright, I will come early." Han Zhou did not speak further. But he did not cut the call. Xia Yu held the phone and waited for him in silence.
Her eyes were waiting for the shooting longingly.
"It is cold, go inside and have fun." finally Han Zhou cut the call. He watched as Xia Yu stared at the phone with widened eyes and then smiled softly.
Xia Yu easily found the private room with the address in the message. When she walked in, Tan Rui and Lu Xiang were staring at each other coldly. She sensted the tensed air in the room and laughed naively.
"Ah, brother Rui! You missed me after a long time." looking at her grinning face, their expressions changed again.
"Lei Mei! It is you who had forgotten us after marriage. Could it be that you have only befriended us to meet Han Zhou often. Huh?" Lu Xiang laughed with a teasing smile while Tang Rui picked up the glass and took a sip.
Xia Yu was sure that the argument earlier was about her. Yet she played dumb and pouted when Lu Xiang complained.
"Brother Xiang, you never helped me in meeting Zhou. How could I use you then? Hurry up and call my husband. Let's see if he will listen to you." Lu Xiang raised a brow as he looked at her flirty smile.
For some reason, Lei Mei today looked different.
"Tsk! Keep trying. If you behave like this in front of Han Zhou, perhaps he likes you too." there was no hint of arrogance in her voice and actions. How she pulled up her seat without waiting for them to do it.
And did not put noble airs as she picked the already served food and ate it happily.
The way she smiled with thrill after tasting. As if she was eating here for the first time.
"Are you in a good mood, Mei?" Xiang asked with a curious look when Xia Yu blinked.
She realized she had shown her true expressions. But she could not help it. The food here was so tasty.
"Ah, I just signed a new contract. I am finally getting more recognition in my work." she lied only for them to frown at her.
"Huh! But aren't you the marketing head? Uncle Lei praises you in every single gathering. How much more recognition can you receive from a single contract that made you that happy?" Xia Yu's grip on the chopsticks tightened.
Her smile had started to falter. She should have known there was nothing like free dinner. It was not even a gathering! It was an interrogation.
"Brother Xiang! What do you know! Every praise he offers to me only increases pressure on me. So I feel happy whenever I get a new project. It made me feel worth it. You would have felt like it too if you had joined the business of your father. Hmph." she replied casually as she clicked her tongue.
Though her words were light and she ate leisurely after it, her heart had already reached her throat. If he doubted her further, she would have no reply.
But to her luck, Lu Xiang only glared at her and grumbled, "you and your husband are alike. Scarm, I do not want to see any of you." hissing, he drank the beer and tapped his screen.
Like her husband? Xia Yu frowned. She turned to look at Tang Rui who sighed looking guilty.
"Yes, he was here. I thought it would be nice to invite you too. But.. I thought I was helping. Sorry Mei." Xia Yu shook her head lightly and took the sip of water.
To spectators, it looked like she was trying to hide her pain. But in her heart, she sighed in relief. Thank goodness, Han Zhou left. Or the meal would have been more awkward. And it also ensured her that he did not spy on her.
"Do not try something like that in the future, brother Rui. I do not want him to feel like I am using his friends to force him. As long as he did not like me, I could do nothing. Emotions like love could not be forced."
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