The atmosphere in the carriage became extremely awkward, and we all remained silent.

In the quiet space, only the son's even and steady breathing could be heard; he seemed to be sleeping soundly in his father's arms.

More than half an hour later, the car arrived at Chen Wanzhen's building.

I got out of the car, ready to take the child, but Su Shenglin refused, saying in a low voice, "He's too heavy, I'll carry him up."

"Oh? No need, I can manage on my own." I instinctively refused.

It's broad daylight, Chen Wanzhen must have gone to work.

If he comes upstairs with me, and our son is asleep, it will just be the two of us, a man and a woman alone.

Thinking back to that ambiguous moment, I had a strange feeling that he might do something to me.

It's not that I'm being dramatic, but I really haven't thought about the future with him yet, and I don't want impulses and desires to take over my mind first, making everything start in a nonsensical way.

But Su Shenglin completely ignored my refusal and walked straight to the gate with the child in his arms.

I was stunned. I turned around and looked at his back. There was nothing I could do but hurry up and follow him.

Once inside the elevator, neither of us spoke, and the atmosphere became even more awkward.

My heart was already beating erratically. Although I was rationally resisting, my body inexplicably became restless when I thought about what might happen later.

I cursed myself in my heart!

She's not some naive young girl anymore, why is she still so impulsive?

It's just a man, it's not like I've never seen or slept with one before, what's so special about him?

However, the more it is hinted at and suppressed, the more rampant the evil thoughts become.

With a "ding," the elevator arrived.

Su Shenglin carried the child and walked ahead. I quickly followed him out and opened the door.

After entering the house, even though I knew Chen Wanzhen wasn't home, I still deliberately called out, "Wanzhen? Wanzhen?"

Su Shenglin seemed to have seen through me all along. After changing his shoes, he walked straight inside and casually remarked, "On a weekday, does she not go to work or is she just sleeping at home?"

"..." I was speechless, my cheeks flushed red.

He carried the child into the living room, and seeing that I hadn't followed, he turned back and glanced at me sideways: "Which room?"

I was taken aback, then realized that he had never been here before and was not familiar with the area.

"Oh, go in, the second room." I quickly went to lead the way.

Unexpectedly, the myna bird sleeping on the balcony heard the noise and ran over, very excited, chirping and jumping around Su Shenglin.

It seems that even after more than two years, the dog still remembers him.

Su Shenglin looked down and said with a smile, "Lie down, I'll play with you later."

The myna bird actually listened to him and immediately wagged its tail and lay down.

I exclaimed in surprise, "It listens to you so well!"

"Hmph!" Su Shenglin snorted sarcastically, "Even a dog has more conscience than some people."

"..." I was stunned and speechless.

Su Shenglin carried the child into the room and carefully placed him on the bed.

"Does he have to take all these clothes off?"

Hearing his question, I quickly went inside again.

"Let me do it, just take off your coat." I stepped forward to help my son take off his clothes, while Su Shenglin stepped back and stood by the bed watching.

After everything was done, I pulled the blanket over myself, straightened up, and breathed a sigh of relief.

I turned around and saw him staring intently at me.

My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately looked away, raised my hand slightly, and whispered, "Um... let's go, let him sleep by himself, no need to watch over him."

After saying that, I took the first step and walked towards the door.

But Su Shenglin turned slightly and grabbed my hand.

My heart skipped a beat, and I couldn't help but tremble. I turned around and stared at him in surprise.

"W-what's wrong..." I stammered.

He remained silent, but his tall and slender figure leaned towards me like a mountain, forcing me to subconsciously take a step back.

But because he was holding my arm, I couldn't retreat very far; I was still within his sphere of influence.

"What are you doing? Just say what you have to say, stop pulling and tugging." I could only try to remain calm.

Su Shenglin remained silent, his head bowed in a cool and indifferent manner, his expression calm, yet his eyes seemed to conceal resentment and anger as he continued to approach me.

And so, I took a step back, and he took a step closer, until he cornered me against the wall, my back pressed against the wall, unable to move.

I frowned, my heart pounding faster than ever.

"Keep retreating, why aren't you retreating?" he finally spoke, with the calm and arrogant air of someone catching a mouse.

My cheeks were burning hot, and I felt the humiliation of being mocked.

Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone me, who is not a cowardly or weak person.

So when he provoked me like that, I froze for a second, my face darkened, and I raised my other hand to push him away.

As a result, he raised his other hand and grabbed my wrist.

At this point, both of my hands were bound by him.

"Let go!" My face grew increasingly pale, as if I were both embarrassed and angry.

Su Shenglin smiled faintly, "What can you do if I don't let go?"

"..."

"Jiang Wan, didn't I say that if you insist on leaving me, you must be happy, otherwise—I will bring you back?"

He stared intently at me, his tone slow and deliberate, and began to get to the point.

My mind went blank for a moment, and I remembered those words.

Two years ago, after I sold the company, he came to me and, sensing that I was leaving, he did say those words.

"But I'm quite happy now, so why are you dragging me back?" I have a son who is healthy and smart, and I am very content and happy.

"A woman, living alone with her child in a foreign land, without anyone to help her—is that what happiness is?"

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