Ye Wan, "..."
She felt there was nothing more to say to him, so she turned to leave. This time, Jun Li Chen didn't stop her. However, Ye Wan was still affected by his words. Indeed, even though Gu Yun Ting was her legal husband now, no one besides them knew.
Before, she only wanted to save her brother, no matter the cost. That's why she immediately agreed when he proposed those harsh conditions.
At the time, she thought he married her simply to prevent the child from being illegitimate. Yet, she still didn't know why he wanted her to have a child for him.
Ye Wan returned to the classroom with a heavy heart. She couldn't focus on anything the professor was saying. What she wanted to know now was, why exactly did Gu Yun Ting want her to have a child?
In the evening, upon returning to the Gu residence, Gu Yun Ting had not yet returned. Ye Wan tidied up a bit and then lay on the bed, lost in thought. It wasn't until she heard a car outside that she got up and walked to the window, just in time to see Gu Yun Ting entering the villa.
She immediately turned and walked out.
As she reached the bottom of the stairs, Gu Yun Ting was coming up. He saw her and asked, "Waiting for me?"
"Yes, you're back quite early today." Ye Wan took the coat from his hands, truly embodying the role of a devoted wife.
"My work is done. Things have been leisurely lately. It's all thanks to your help this time; the matter progressed smoothly," Gu Yun Ting said.
"Me? How could I have helped you?" Ye Wan had no idea that her well-intentioned attempt to save a pitiable old man had been of great assistance to Gu Yun Ting.
He didn't elaborate. The two of them returned to the room. Ye Wan followed him like a little shadow. Gu Yun Ting turned to look at her, "What is it?"
"Are you still angry?" Ye Wan looked at him apprehensively.
"Cancel the surgery," Gu Yun Ting commanded, loosening his tie.
"Why?"
"Let Jin Lan arrange it. I don't trust anyone else."
Ye Wan, "..."
She had no objections and felt a warmth in her heart. The corners of her lips curved up unconsciously.
After they had dinner, Ye Wan went to play with Xiao Jin Bao. It wasn't until Xiao Jin Bao was tired and asleep that Ye Wan went upstairs.
Gu Yun Ting had already showered and was sitting on the sofa in a bathrobe, attending to some work matters. Ye Wan greeted him and then went to shower herself.
After showering, Ye Wan opened the door and walked out, only to be immediately swept into Gu Yun Ting's embrace. He carried her to the bedside and placed her down, his tall frame leaning over her.
This time, he was patient, not rushing. Instead, he kissed her repeatedly until she was already struggling to contain herself, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck...
A rapid mobile phone ringtone suddenly broke the silence. Hearing the ring, Gu Yun Ting frowned slightly. He reached for his phone, looked at the number, and gently pushed the girl embracing him away.
Ye Wan looked at him with hazy eyes, reaching out to tug at his clothes.
Gu Yun Ting answered the call, "Hello?"
"Brother Yun Ting, where are you? Hurry and save me," a sweet, soft voice came from the phone. Gu Yun Ting abruptly stood up and rushed out the door.
The fabric Ye Wan held onto was pulled away, and she sobered up. She quickly sat up and looked at the man who had rushed away, "Gu..."
Before she could even utter his name, Gu Yun Ting had already disappeared out the door in his haste. Ye Wan felt as if a basin of cold water had been doused on her, and all the recent warmth vanished. She sat there in a daze, looking at her empty palm and suddenly feeling foolish.