Xiang Wan shrugged. "There's nothing I can do; I need to eat too."
Leaning back, he added, "And I still have to raise children."
Xiao Ming remained silent for a moment, then took out a piece of paper from his pocket and placed it in front of Xiang Wan.
"You do the math and see how much child support I owe you over the years. I'll pay it all at once, as a way of doing my part."
Xiang Wan pulled the paper over and glanced at it. It listed Xiao Ming's salary records from the year of his divorce to the present, showing a steady increase.
This person is truly honest.
Xiang Wan smiled but didn't respond to him. Instead, she listed all the expenses for her child's schooling over the years and laid them out in front of him.
“Dr. Xiao, raising a child is expensive, but I can afford it. However, growth isn’t something that can be achieved with just money. You showed me your salary, are you trying to tell me you’re preparing to be the baby’s father? But you’ve overlooked the most important point.”
Xiang Wan took the paper back and started doodling on it. In no time, she had drawn a picture of the harm a broken family inflicted on a child.
“We’re doing just fine without you, and our baby’s gotten used to it. But suddenly having another person around makes everyone uncomfortable, especially since you’re so sure the child is yours? Or is it because you still love me that you’re willing to accept everything about me?”
Xiao Ming was shocked and terrified. He hadn't expected Xiang Wan to speak so plainly.
Before coming here, he hadn't really figured out what to do or how to get along with Xiang Wan in the future. Maybe he would just meet her once to put an end to everything between them, or perhaps he would help her out and make up for what happened in the past.
Love, that word is so ancient, he doesn't even know if it still exists in his heart.
Xiao Ming felt conflicted after the other party had said it so clearly.
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