Chapter 28 The Infamous Love Affair

to stay vigilant.This time, Fang Jianghai didn't say anything inappropriate nor did he make any lewd moves. He seemed more interested in the sea cucumber and abalone on the table, praising them while...Chapter 28: The Illicit Affair Is Clearly Revealed

Yan Luoxi put down the phone and closed her eyes in pain. What more was there to see She had already witnessed the most shocking scene.

Sitting on the sofa for a long time, she used all her strength to stand up and went to take a shower in the bathroom. Under the showerhead, Yan Luoxi's tears mixed with hot water flowed down.

Wrapping herself in a bath towel as she came out of the bathroom, Yan Luoxi just sat on the bed without turning on the light.

Sitting there second by second and minute by minute, she waited for Zhou Guangtao to come back late at night, waiting for fate's judgment upon her.

Yan Luoxi was not in a hurry when facing darkness; truly, she wasn't the least bit anxious.

This man had been the one person she had sincerely liked over the past decade. She genuinely hoped that he was just having temporary fun and would return to explain things if he came back tonight. If he were willing to talk it out with her, she would forgive him.

Marriage isn't about nitpicking but rather mutual trust and support throughout one's journey together.

Yan Luoxi didn't want the love she had put herself into merely to be a fleeting illusion. She didn't want her hard-earned warm home to crumble.

Having lost both parents since childhood, repeatedly tormented and persecuted by Li An, because of Zhou Guangtao's affectionate company, Yan Luoxi always thought the world wasn't so bad after all.

Yan Luoxi waited for an hour, then another hour. The sky went pitch black before slowly beginning to lighten up again.

Sitting alone in the dead silent bedroom, Yan Luoxi's heart turned completely cold. As she looked at the pale light of dawn breaking over the horizon, there was a sense of unbearable pain as well as a feeling of relief like losing one’s balance after an immense burden had been lifted.

A night of waiting and sitting idly had truly exhausted her. With her eyes closed, she leaned against the headboard, seemingly asleep but also awake. Her cerebral cortex was abnormally excited; countless past events flashed before her like a carousel.

It seemed as if she had returned to her childhood. Her mother was gone, and her father wasn't back from work yet. She sat alone in the dimly lit hallway outside, afraid of the thunder and lightning that raged on. She cried softly out of fear.

"Luoxi."

Someone's figure stood before her.

Raising her head, she looked at the handsome young man smiling gently. Her lips trembled, and she began to cry again, "Guangtao Brother..."

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, Luoxi isn't scared. Come on, let's go home."

She wiped away her tears with a smile and held the warm, soft hand of the young man.

...

The sudden sound of someone closing a door startled Yan Luoxi from her sleep.

The bedroom door was left open, clearly showing Zhou Guangtao putting on slippers and walking in.

Frowning, Yan Luoxi looked outside. She gently pressed on her chest; it felt like everything inside of her had turned into a chaotic mess, painful to the point of cramping up.

Zhou Guangtao took two steps forward before he suddenly noticed Yan Luoxi sitting there naked. His expression changed instantly, his voice trembling, "Luoxi, you... You're at home"

As dawn broke, Yan Luoxi clearly saw the red lipstick marks on Zhou Guangtao's neck and the countless creases in his clothes. The air was filled with a familiar fragrance.

Yan Luoxi felt as if something sharp had pierced her heart, causing a sharp pain that made her eyes sting with moisture. She clenched her teeth, unwilling to let the tears fall.

Zhou Guangtao, seeing Yan Luoxi silent, became even more anxious. He walked over hurriedly and explained in a flustered voice, "Last night... I drank too much... thinking you were not at home anyway... so I stayed at the company."

"Oh." Yan Luoxi swallowed back her choked-up sobs along with the wetness in her eyes. She felt cold all over and even her lips quivered.

Zhou Guangtao was very sensitive and immediately noticed the change in Yan Luoxi's emotions. Her current state clearly indicated something was wrong—she looked haggard, her eye rims were red, and her body was tense as if she was restraining herself from doing something. His heart stirred, and he asked anxiously, "Then... what’s wrong with you"

Maybe after a night of waiting, all her strength had been drained; or perhaps just one point of concern touched upon the most vulnerable part of her heart, causing all the pent-up委屈, sorrow, and resentment to surge up instantly. Yan Luoxi's tears fell in a steady stream, dripping onto her robe until she was sobbing uncontrollably.

"Luoxi, what’s wrong with you" Zhou Guangtao was somewhat alarmed by Yan Luoxi's appearance. He squatted down and wiped away her tears while asking anxiously.

Yan Luoxi felt utterly desolate inside, so much that she couldn't even speak from the pain.

In just one night of eight hours, everything had changed drastically; it was as if they were living in different worlds.

With tears streaming down her face, she looked up at Zhou Guangtao carefully. So handsome, so gentlemanly, and so gentle—how could he do something so despicable and lewd

He might change his heart and find women elsewhere, but did he have to choose one of their close friends Couldn't he just tell her about it

Zhou Guangtao grew increasingly anxious. Since coming to the city, Yan Luoxi's emotions had always been stable; she didn’t bother him or cause trouble for him. She had never cried out so loudly before like today. Looking at her tear-streaked face, Zhou Guangtao felt a mix of heartache, guilt, and panic.

"Luoxi, what’s wrong with you"

Yan Luoxi closed her eyes and said, "I...my mom...I feel heartache for my mom..."

The answer was already clear; Yan Luoxi didn't need Zhou Guangtao's explanation or tears to keep him. She didn't need his apology either. She found a legitimate reason to cry.

Zhou Guangtao visibly sighed in relief, looking as though a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Yan Luoxi wiped her face messily. "Brother Guangtao, you should quickly change your clothes and go to the company. I also need to tidy up and head over to my mom's place."

"Don't think too much about it. There are things beyond your control." Zhou Guangtao stood up, ruffling Yan Luoxi’s hair.

“Yes.” Yan Luoxi smiled bitterly.

If everything wasn’t within her control, then let the storm rage on; she could endure it.

After washing and grooming herself in the bathroom, Yan Luoxi walked to the living room for a drink. Shortly after, Zhou Guangtao was dressed neatly again, with no lipstick mark left on his neck.

Zhou Guangtao saw Yan Luoxi standing by the water dispenser, feeling somewhat awkward and blushing slightly as he explained, "Last night...last night at the nightclub, I invited a few singing companions. These women were too wild."

“Hmm.” Yan Luoxi smiled indifferently, bringing her cup close to her lips and sipping slowly. With each swallow, her throat felt like it was on fire.

In fact, there was no need for such concealment. She was poor but couldn't accept such pity or charity, as it would be an insult to her. If Zhou Guangtao had been honest with her today about everything, she might have considered their years of feelings and accepted them.

But if they treated her like a fool, she also had her limits.e was now filled with worry. He didn’t know what decision the newly awakened Yan Luoxi would make or how she would deal with him.Sometimes, Shao Junhe selfishly hoped that Yan Luoxi would never wake u...