Belated Romance (Mu Tongrui)

Fu Zhengyuan put his rice bowl down as soon as Mu Tongrui left the table, “Are you letting her sleep

over tonight?”

Mu Tongrui visited Sweetheart often, but she never stayed for dinner.

Fu Lingye appeared to be unconcerned, “She's Sweetheart's mom. What's wrong with her staying the

night?”

Fu Zhengyuan was unimpressed, “I thought you two were done for good. Besides, you are now

involved with Ms. Yun. Do you think it's appropriate to have Mu Tongrui back in your life?”

Fu Lingye maintained his elegant composure as he enjoyed the meal, “Dad. I said Ms. Yun was good. I

didn't say I was interested in her.”

“You-”

Is he playing with me on purpose?

Xiang Nanqian meddled, “Lingye. You know how dad feels about that woman. Why push his button?”

Fu Lingye set his utensils down, “I'm done. Have a good night.”

Moments later.

Fu Lingye trapped Mu Tongrui in the washroom.

He questioned in a high-and-mighty tone, “Didn't you say you wanted to check on Sweetheart? Why

are you hiding here?”

Mu Tongrui blinked her tears away and put on a cold facade, “Step aside. I need to go out.”

Fu Lingye was persistent. He pinned her against the wall by seizing her hands. With a serious look in

his eyes, he pressured, “Answer my questions.”

“I don't need to answer any question to use the washroom. I should remind you that you're no one to

me now and you don't get to ask questions about my life.”

“I'm your kid's father.”

Mu Tongrui sneered, “There's nothing left between us other than that. Fu Lingye, it's time you let it go.”

Let it go?

I already fell for you. How can you make me let go?

Fu Lingye inched in on her so close that Mu Tongrui could feel him breathing on her skin. He said, “I

know you care. Why can't you admit it?”

His eyes pierced through her soul. Mu Tongrui felt vulnerable, almost naked under his scrutiny.

Mu Tongrui tried to hide her nervousness, “Admit what?'

“That you don't want me to be with anyone else. That you don't want a new mom for Sweetheart.”

Mu Tongrui looked up to face him, “Fine. I don't want you to be with another woman, nor do I want you

to find Sweetheart a stepmom. Happy?” She mocked, “It's not like me saying any of that will stop you

anyway.”

“Of course it will.”

Fu Lingye answered resolutely without delay.

Mu Tongrui was confounded. The next thing she knew, her chin was lifted by his delicate fingers. Fu

Lingye kissed her.

It was the familiar kiss of passion and tenderness. Mu Tongrui felt his warm hand pull her close by her

waist. Their bodies firmly pressed against one another's.

His sensual seduction brought Mu Tongrui back. Her insides were in a flutter, and she hated how she

was so easily charmed.

From afar, Xiang Nanqian saw the outline of two intertwined bodies in the bathroom. She squeezed her

fists resentfully.

Xiang Nanqian threw a ball to the washroom door to catch Little Lion's attention.

Enfolding Mu Tongrui, when Fu Lingye was ready to move on to the next step. Suddenly, the door

opened and Little Lion barged in.

Mu Tongrui was alarmed though this moment also helped her sober up from the lust. She pushed Fu

Lingye to the side.

“There's someone-”

Mu Tongrui looked down to see a white puppy with a little ball in its mouth. Little Lion wagged its tail at

her excitedly.

This dog looks like the stray dog I fed.

No! They are the same dog!

“This dog hangs out around my house. How did it end up at your place?

Fu Lingye fiercely commanded, “Out!”

Mu Tongrui didn't appreciate his treatment. She went over and hugged the dog, “Why are you so

mean? It can't understand what you say.”

Mu Tongrui lovingly petted Little Lion. On the other hand, Fu Lingye approached spitefully. Intimidated,

the sensitive puppy immediately ran off.

“Why did it run away?”

Fu Lingye was eager to resume their session. He took Mu Tongrui hands and drew her in again.

Slamming the door shut, Fu Lingye held her down against the wall. He protested, “I spent a month in

the hospital, and you never cared enough to come. However, you care a whole lot about this dog.

Huh?”

Mu Tongrui was at a loss for words.

Is he comparing himself to a dog?

“Why would I visit, and who was I to visit? You have both Xia Xueqing and Yun Yuwei. So, what does

that make me? Fu Lingye. How could you question me?”

“If I didn't agree to meet Yun Yuwei, would you come to me?”

Mu Tongrui paused for a second and swallowed her saliva. She then challenged, “How about Xia

Xueqing, who's pregnant with your kid?”

Mu Tongrui spent the whole month working like a dog in hopes of distracting herself from Fu Lingye.

She tried not to miss him or to indulge in her overwhelming emotions. However, it all went out of the

window when they reunited today.

Mu Tongrui was hoping against hope that she would get an explanation that could fix their relationship.

Disappointingly, Fu Lingye gave the same explanation with a glum look, “Xia Xueqing plotted it. And, I

won't let her bear my child.”

She was torn between sense and sensibility. Mu Tongrui's heart wanted to believe him, but her brain

was unsure. Reading Mu Tongrui's hesitation, Fu Lingye asked, “You don't believe me?”

Let down and annoyed, Fu Lingye turned away to leave, but a firm embrace from behind stopped him.

He looked down to see Mu Tongrui's slender arms around his waist.

Feeling the warmth of her face against his back, Fu Lingye heard, “Who said I didn't care? I went to the

hospital and witnessed Xiang Nanqian and you in a sweet conversation. I wasn't comfortable to go in.”

Sobbing, Mu Tongrui's voice was broken.

“What?'

Fu Lingye loosened her grip and turned to her. He stared deep into her eyes.

Tears trickled down Mu Tongrui's cheeks, “Fu Lingye. You're always surrounded by all these women.

What can I do to cast them away?”

Fu Lingye fixated his pensive eyes on her and ultimately broke into a smile.

Mu Tongrui's nose had turned red. She grumbled, “What's so funny?”

Fu Lingye dearly pecked on her forehead. With his deep magmatic voice, he encouraged, “Rui. You're

my queen -- my official woman of choice. Act like one.”

Mu Tongrui's cheeks turned rosy, “As if!”

I don't wanna be one! The concubines always get more attention than the queen.

Fu Lingye studied her face as he wiped away her teardrops, “It was all my fault for leaving you at the

Civil Affairs Bureau, but I also got my month-long punishment. So, are we even?”

Mu Tongrui hesitantly asked, “Can you at least let me know who you ditched me for if it wasn't for Xia

Xueqing?”

“Rui. As I said, I got manipulated by Qi Yanli.”

Noticing Fu Lingye's reservation, Mu Tongrui knew she wasn't solving the mystery anytime soon.

Was that considered a reconciliation?

There are still so many unresolved issues. He did get intimate with Xia Xueqing and possibly got her

pregnant. Also, Sang is most probably the secret he's keeping from me.