You Claimed You Didn’t Love Me, So Why Cry Now That I’m Engaged? Chapter 169

Chapter 169: Miaomiao Don’t Be Afraid

“Okay then, I was wondering why he suddenly resigned to go to the countryside when he was doing perfectly fine as my driver.”

No wonder Lu Zishi only resigned in the first life. He had thought, how could someone like Lu Zishi, who cared so much about his child’s future development, suddenly go to the countryside?

Staying in the city center of District A obviously offered better opportunities.

Xie Miaohan lowered his head further and further, not daring to look into Gu Huaiye’s eyes.

“He’s a Beta!” Gu Huaiye said grumpily. “You were jealous of him too?”

“Betas are more dangerous. You really loved to play back then. Having someone who didn’t need marking by your side scared me even more.”

Gu Huaiye laughed in anger. “No, why would you think there was something between him and me?”

Xie Miaohan pinched the hem of his clothes, delaying his response.

Xie Miaohan kept his head down, and Gu Huaiye couldn’t see his expression clearly. After thinking for a moment, he cupped Xie Miaohan’s face, only to find his eyes were already red.

He paused, then coaxed Xie Miaohan helplessly.

“I’m not angry. That’s all in the past. I’m just curious about your thoughts.”

Under Gu Huaiye’s comfort, Xie Miaohan finally spoke his mind.

“Every time you finished drinking, he was the one who carried you back.” Xie Miaohan lowered his eyes, his tone sour. “Once I wanted to carry you, but Lu Zishi said you were covered in Omega pheromones and that I might be affected, so he didn’t let me hold you.”

“So you held a grudge against him?”

Xie Miaohan nodded slightly and continued, “I was jealous that he could stay by your side all the time. I knew he had a daughter, but she wasn’t biologically his. He had no lover, yet he always accompanied you. He was a Beta. Even if he really did something to you, or you did something to him, I had no way of knowing.”

After listening, Gu Huaiye didn’t blame Xie Miaohan.

Even if there was blame, it happened a long time ago. Several lifetimes of reincarnation had passed, and the grievances had long since vanished.

He knew it was because he didn’t give Xie Miaohan enough security that Xie Miaohan did such a thing.

At that time, he did indeed go to bars often to party like crazy. Xie Miaohan was always cold to him, and he couldn’t guess Xie Miaohan’s thoughts.

To make Xie Miaohan jealous, he deliberately got Omega pheromones on himself.

Actually, nothing happened. He paid Omegas to release pheromones. If things went too far and exceeded his tolerance, he would call Lu Zishi to save him.

That was probably how Xie Miaohan misunderstood.

“Lu Zishi is practically family to me.” Gu Huaiye said softly, “Many times I did go to him first to solve problems because he is reliable and I trust him. I have absolutely no thoughts about him in that way, and neither does he about me.”

Xie Miaohan nodded, seeming afraid Gu Huaiye would be unhappy, speaking cautiously.

“I won’t be jealous of them anymore. I trust you.”

Gu Huaiye smiled and leaned over to hug Xie Miaohan’s waist.

“But I’m very happy you confessed to me. You’re not allowed to do this again in the future. Our feelings shouldn’t implicate others. If I do anything that makes you uncomfortable, you must tell me; don’t hide it in your heart.”

“Okay.”

Gu Huaiye patted Xie Miaohan’s back. “It’s late. Go back to the room and rest first. I’m going to take a shower.”

Xie Miaohan agreed. When they broke the hug, he took the initiative to kiss Gu Huaiye’s lips.

“Huaiye, I won’t disappoint you again.”

“I know.” Gu Huaiye’s eyes were gentle, without a trace of blame in his tone.

Xie Miaohan finally felt at ease. He got up to take the wine glass to the kitchen to wash, then entered their master bedroom.

Gu Huaiye went to the balcony to smoke, worry showing in his eyes.

He was a bit concerned about Xie Miaohan’s mental state. He sensed Xie Miaohan rejected those memories strongly, even dividing himself into two people.

He couldn’t take Xie Miaohan to see a psychologist either; he could only rely on time to heal.

Gu Huaiye smoked half a pack of cigarettes before going back to shower.

By the time he finished, Xie Miaohan was already asleep.

Gu Huaiye stared at his sleeping face, sighed, and crouched down to check Xie Miaohan’s wrist.

Even though they had stayed together all day, Xie Miaohan hadn’t stopped being anxious; his wrist was red and swollen from snapping the rubber band.

Gu Huaiye lowered his head and kissed Xie Miaohan’s wound with heartache. Then he took the ointment from the drawer and applied it gently.

Late at night, Gu Huaiye was awakened by the sound of Xie Miaohan crying.

He opened his eyes and turned to look at Xie Miaohan.

“Brother… I’m sorry… please don’t leave…”

Gu Huaiye’s heart ached. He turned on his side and hugged Xie Miaohan.

Like soothing a child, he gently patted Xie Miaohan’s back.

“I’m not leaving…” Gu Huaiye whispered, “Brother will stay with you forever. Miaomiao, don’t be afraid.”

Xie Miaohan seemed to hear Gu Huaiye’s comfort. After a while, he finally stopped crying.

Like an injured small animal, he nuzzled his head against Gu Huaiye’s neck.

The day before the Lantern Festival, Gu Huaiye and Xie Miaohan took a plane back to District A.

When they arrived at the Gu family villa, he unexpectedly saw Chen Zirui.

Gu Huaiye was stunned and asked in confusion, “Why haven’t you gone back to the army yet?”

“My leave was approved until after the Lantern Festival.”

Chen Zirui looked ruddy. Perhaps because he was well-fed at home, his skin was also a bit fairer.

“It’s the Lantern Festival; why did you come over?” Gu Huaiye asked again.

“I came here to hide for a bit.”

“Hide?” Gu Huaiye frowned. “Is the illegitimate son troubling you?”

Chen Zirui waved his hand. “Not the illegitimate son, it’s that pervert. I really can’t stand him; he keeps finding excuses to stay overnight at my house.”

Even if Xiang Wanxing was an Omega, he was the child of the richest man. Father Chen didn’t dare slight him and welcomed Xiang Wanxing with a beaming smile.

Even though a room was arranged for Xiang Wanxing, at night, this guy would sneak into his room and get handsy with him.

He had never seen such a loose Omega in his life, not maintaining any self-respect at all.

Being this promiscuous, God knows if he had slept with many Alphas.

“Pervert?” Gu Huaiye paused. “You mean Xiang Wanxing?”

“Yeah, only he is that perverted.”

Gu Huaiye: “……”

“Then hide away.” Gu Huaiye said, “I’ll go up to see my dad first.”

“Brother Gu, you’re the best!”

Chen Zirui wanted to rush up and hug Gu Huaiye, but upon meeting Xie Miaohan’s gaze, he sheepishly lowered his arms.

“Miaomiao, put the luggage in our room first.” Gu Huaiye looked at Xie Miaohan.

Xie Miaohan nodded. “Okay.”

Chen Zirui tugged at Gu Huaiye’s sleeve. “Brother Gu, can I stay at your house for these few days?”

“Sure, stay.” Gu Huaiye turned to instruct the servant: “Take Young Master Chen to the guest room to rest.”

“Yes.”

Chen Zirui smiled happily and followed the servant with a somewhat strange gait.

Gu Huaiye watched Chen Zirui’s back, his mouth twitching.

It couldn’t be…

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