Su Youli is forced to marry as a substitute, suppressing her true nature to become the obedient replacement that satisfies Li Tingxi—servicing him in bed at night and working tirelessly by day.
...Chapter 138 Feeling nauseous again?
Su Youling chewed her food listlessly, watching him stare at her without moving. No matter how thick-skinned she was, she couldn't eat with peace of mind. "Li Tingxi, what did I say wrong? You haven't abused me? You haven't abandoned me in the face of life and death? You haven't been unable to let go of Shen Xiyue?"
"Su Su, do you have to keep bringing up the past?" Li Tingxi felt deeply powerless and had no way to deal with her, so his tone became more urgent, which Su Youling took as a matter of course to be angry. "I'm just stating the facts. If you're angry, I won't say it again."
She said calmly, "Let's eat."
Li Tingxi grabbed her wrist. "That's not what I meant... I said I would treat you well in the future, can you think of me in a good way?"
Su Youling suddenly lost her appetite.
This person's apology and attempts to make amends were domineering and one-sided, carrying the coercive nature of a superior, leaving her no room for rebuttal.
If such a paranoid and domineering man knew about the child's existence, would he simply kill both the mother and the child?
Seeing her looking so uncomfortable and distressed, Li Tingxi tightened his grip on her wrist and asked worriedly, "What's wrong? Feeling like throwing up again?"
Did he just get emotional and put more pressure on her?
"What's wrong with you? You feel nauseous all the time, even more frequently than during pregnancy!" Li Tingxi's tone was a bit impatient due to his anxiety and worry, which Su Youling interpreted as a hint of suspicion.
She pursed her lips, suddenly put down her chopsticks, and stared intently at Li Tingxi. "If I find out I'm pregnant at the hospital today, will you force me to abort the child?"
"What's the point of this hypothetical thing!" Li Tingxi frowned, now more concerned about Su Youling's health. His expression darkened, and he urged Su Youling, "Eat more. How can you nourish your stomach if you're not getting enough nutrition?"
He was a superior person who was used to giving orders and never knew how to coax people. So even his worries and concerns were tinged with an awkward domineering and forceful attitude, which made it easy for people to misunderstand him.
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Su Youling could only sense his perfunctory attitude and cold-heartedness. She probably never considered that he might have a child with her!
I shouldn't have held onto any hope after all.
The way Li Tingxi took her to the hospital today was terrifying, as if he were about to kill or set fire to her place.
"Let's eat together! Didn't you say you were hungry?" Su Youling picked up her chopsticks and forced herself to eat a few more bites even though she had no appetite. However, facing Li Tingxi, who was indifferent to her, she couldn't taste any flavor at all.
Seeing her eating calmly, Li Tingxi froze for a moment, then discerned a hint of concern in her simple words, and his mood inexplicably improved a little.
It seems like it was a long time ago that I quietly had a meal with Su Youling.
After finishing her meal, Su Youling got up to walk around and digest her food. Surprisingly, Li Tingxi took the initiative to clean up the dishes and trash, and even made the bed. Although his movements were a bit clumsy and stiff, he still did everything conscientiously.
Su Youling's heart was filled with mixed emotions, and she let out a soft sigh.
Li Tingxi was her nemesis. Just when she was about to harden her heart, he would suddenly give her unexpected tenderness and seduction, making her soften her heart and her eyes well up with tears.
"That's about enough, you can go out now." Su Youling walked over. "I need to take a nap and recharge. I have a lot to do this afternoon."
She has a lot of preparations to make before she can go to the Yin family's charity gala the day after tomorrow, and she needs to make those preparations in order to venture into this dangerous place alone.
Unexpectedly, Li Tingxi shamelessly lay down in bed and hugged Su Youling, saying, "I'm tired too, let's lie down together for a while."
Su Youling froze for a moment, thinking he was trying to take advantage of her again. Her face was full of resistance and struggle, and she raised her voice, "Li Tingxi, I'm really tired."
Li Tingxi was stunned for a moment, glanced at her, and belatedly realized what she meant. His handsome face immediately darkened, and he lowered his head to bite the tip of her nose lightly, as if punishing her. "What did you think I was going to do?"
He deliberately emphasized a certain syllable, his warm breath falling subtly into her ear, making him look every bit the seductive male vixen.
Su Youling couldn't help but shrink her shoulders, her ears turning uncontrollably red, burning hot as if they were about to catch fire.
"If you want to take a nap together, behave yourself, or I'll kick you out." Unable to break free, she gave up arguing with him. As long as Li Tingxi didn't do anything, she could only try to ignore his presence.
Looking at her serene and beautiful eyes, and recalling Su Youling's question during the meal, Li Tingxi belatedly felt a pang of emotion: "Su Su, if we really find out you're pregnant today, do you want this child?"
He could tell that Su Youling was always thinking about leaving.
Therefore, he was eager to put Yi Tao in her hands, both as a stage for her to hone her skills and as a way to keep her by his side and give her more opportunities to spend time together.
But now it seems that the results are always minimal.
If they really have a child, can Su Youling stay by his side and be a good mother who supports her husband and raises the child?
Thinking of the peaceful and happy life of the family of three, Li Tingxi felt a surge of anticipation.
Because of his family background, he both longed for and resisted marriage and children. He didn't dare to have children easily unless he was completely sure, just because he was worried about having another child as unfortunate as himself.
Many children suffer from unhappy childhoods that can never be cured.
But if the person he spends his life with and has children with is Su
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Ziyao, perhaps they will live a healthy and happy life like other perfect families.
"!!"
Su Youling opened her eyes abruptly, a momentary look of shock and panic in them.
What exactly does this guy mean?
Why ask such a question out of the blue? Does this mean your doubts haven't been dispelled yet?
Or was he testing her attitude? Was he worried that she would try to have a child?
This is in line with Li Tingxi's personality!
Su Youling's heart sank. Without thinking, she said, "If I have your child now, how am I supposed to introduce him to his mother later?"
Li Tingxi's handsome face darkened as he sensed her anger and resistance. His beautiful imagination shattered instantly, unable to stir up even the slightest ripple.
He's so foolish!
A happy family requires loving parents so that children can be happy.
He and Su Youling are now like a pair of estranged lovers. One wants to escape, and the other doesn't want to let go. They can only live together like this, bound together and tormenting each other.
He can't even give Su Youling a legitimate identity right now, so how can he expect to have a healthy and happy child with her?
"Don't get agitated!" Li Tingxi's expression turned cold, his tone indifferent and ruthless. "I never intended for you to have a child now."
Even if they were to have a child, they would have to wait until the situation stabilized and their true identity was revealed.
He couldn't let Su Youling and the child suffer!
He was even less willing to let the child become a bargaining chip for him to kidnap Su Youling.
"..." A hurt expression appeared in Su Youling's eyes.
Although I knew this would be the answer, hearing his heartlessness and indifference with my own ears still made me feel suffocated and uncomfortable.