Drunk on Marriage, Billionaire's Overindulgent Love-Chapter 878 - 333: If Only We Could Turn Back Time (Part 2)

Chapter 878: Chapter 333: If Only We Could Turn Back Time (Part 2)

No one knew that when he saw his elder brother pressing the naked girl beneath him, he almost wished death upon that man bound by blood. The bloodthirsty urge to kill was outweighed by the tears in her eyes, and the beast within him seemed capable of tearing his heart apart.

Likewise, she would never know.

As long as he showed even the slightest unconventional emotion, Grandpa would not allow her existence.

"So, has Lu Mingchuan been kicked out of An City?" Lin Chu seemed a bit surprised, but then she was relieved, chuckling softly, "I thought Grandpa would come after me instead."

The glow of the neon lights fell into the car, etching Lu Huai’an’s sharply defined features. His deep eyes, hidden in the darkness, were fixed on the girl’s flushed cheeks, filled with a complex, indifferent gaze.

She wasn’t completely oblivious.

"As long as I’m here, no one can harm you."

A warm kiss landed at the corner of her lips, accompanied by the man’s low and deep voice.

Lin Chu adjusted her posture, discreetly avoiding his kiss, the light laughter in her eyes gradually fading away.

"Don’t say it so nicely. I might just take it seriously."

So, was it unrelated to Shen Weiyi?

In her heart, Lin Chu chuckled self-deprecatingly. Her benevolent heart was indeed false; she actually doubted the person Lu Huai’an cared for most.

Yes, it really shouldn’t be.

"It’s just a cold. I’ll sleep it off when we get back; I don’t want to go to the hospital."

She seemed unaware that the man’s body had stiffened at her instinctive rejection. Closing her eyes, she looked as if she didn’t want to say another word.

The warmth in Lu Huai’an’s dark eyes grew colder and colder.

After a long while, he indifferently instructed the driver, "Turn around, go home."

...

Lin Chu knew her own body well enough.

She wasn’t so ill that avoiding the hospital would be fatal; the fever from the cold wasn’t severe.

Because she’d been drinking, her consciousness wasn’t clear, her reactions slower than usual, even her brain felt sluggish.

After the age of ten, it was her second time bathing in a tub.

Because she fell asleep, she didn’t feel too scared. Her reactions were slow; even her brain felt muddled. All her slight resistance and shivering were purely instinctive.

This must have been the most patient Lu Huai’an had ever been.

From lifting the unconscious Lin Chu from the car to bathing and dressing her, finally feeding her sobering tea, his actions were unusually gentle.

While Lin Chu slept in bed, he stayed in the study all night.

He did not turn on the lights, his whole being blending into the darkness.

————

The deputy who parachuted into Lu Family didn’t last a few days before resigning. The chairman relinquished power, now Lu Huai’an is the sole decision-maker of Lu Family.

Lin Chu continued to serve as Lu Huai’an’s secretary. After recovering, she returned to her rightful position.

The news of Ji Family’s president being jailed broke on the eve of Chinese New Year.

The media mostly reported just this outcome without delving deeper. Regarding why Ji Huan was jailed, other than unrealistic speculations, no one had a definitive conclusion. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Grandpa Ji was still in a hospital room, unconscious.

The company lost its backbone; the future was not hard to imagine.

Ji Wanxia returned to the country the next day, exactly on New Year’s Eve, and Lin Chu went to the airport to pick her up.

"Lin Chu, is this what you meant by ’Ji Family is fine’?"

Feeling guilty, Lin Chu couldn’t find any words of explanation in response to Ji Wanxia’s cold questioning.

From the moment she deceived her, Lin Chu knew this day would come, but she had promised Ji Huan never to tell Ji Wanxia, no matter what.

The incident at Jin Jue was known by few.

Neither Gu Shaozhi nor Lu Huai’an was talkative, even if a life was lost before them, unrelated people and matters did not interest them.

Though Jiang Muzhou often acted cheeky, once he promised Lin Chu something, he would definitely follow through.

So, if Ji Wanxia found out, it must have been from her own mouth.

"Wanwan, I’m sorry. Grandpa Ji is still sick. Do you want to go home first or to the hospital?"

Ji Wanxia was soft-hearted and often let Lin Chu have her way. There were always some frictions between sisters, but she had never truly gotten angry.

Yet now, standing before her, Lin Chu felt like a stranger.

"Do I have to ask again before you tell me?"

Once you’ve told one lie, you need another to cover up the first, and it never ends.

Lin Chu drove herself to the airport. Gripping the steering wheel, she tightened her hold unconsciously, "I don’t know the exact reason either. Brother Ji Huan can’t be found, I’ve asked around, and it’s just as the news reported."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ji Wanxia wore a pale expression; not even the fatigue of a long flight could outweigh her inner concern.

No wonder nothing seemed to go right recently, and her mind was in disarray.

No wonder, when she called home, the person answering was never Grandpa.

No wonder... yesterday she received such a letter from her brother.

So, everything had long been a sign, if only she hadn’t delved deeper.

"Xiao Chu, I’m sorry. I’m just a bit confused. I don’t mean to blame you. Please take me to the prison, I’ll ask myself."

Lin Chu felt guilty but couldn’t show it, "I was wrong to hide Grandpa’s illness from you, you have every right to scold me."

Ji Wanxia spoke no more.

Though she hadn’t been away long, the city had changed drastically.

When the car reached the prison, Lin Chu was just about to get out when she heard Ji Wanxia say, "You can go back, Uncle Li will pick me up."

"I’ll stay with you."

Ji Wanxia shook her head, forcing a smile, "No need, I can manage alone."

Because, from today on, she would have to stand on her own.

Through the car window, Lin Chu watched Ji Wanxia’s back, as if a determined spirit upheld her as she walked inside.

————

It started snowing.

On New Year’s Eve, the old man was brought home for the family dinner by Lu Zongjun, with Lu Huai’an and Lin Chu called back home early as well.

Lin Chu’s thoughts dwelled on Ji Wanxia, causing her to be absent-minded, even at the dinner table, appearing lost in a daze.

Lu Huai’an frowned, lowering his voice to remind her, "Don’t drift away, Grandpa is asking you something."

The hand placed on her lap was gripped firmly, finally bringing Lin Chu back to her senses.

The old man wasn’t bothered, repeating his question.

"Oh, I..." Lin Chu pressed her lips, barely speaking a few words when a servant brought a bowl of chicken soup to the table. The greasy smell suddenly made her nauseous, and disregarding everything else, she covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom.

Lu Huai’an reacted almost instantly, striding after her.

The sounds of dry retching emerged. There was no extra reaction from anyone else at the table, not even Song Jingyuan, who usually doted on Lin Chu, was still in a daze.

Seated to her left, Shen Weiyi spoke softly, "Lin Chu, could it be... pregnant?"