Xiang Zhilan lowered her eyes and remained silent for a long while.
She knew that what Shen Muzhi said made sense. She needed to give her parents an explanation about the child's origins and a legal birth certificate for the child.
However, she was truly unwilling to let a single mistake bury the rest of her life in such a muddled way.
The hurt Feng Jingxian caused her was not enough to make her completely despair of love. She was not the kind of person who would shut herself off for someone who wasn't worth it. She still thought that she might meet someone she liked in the future. What she had always longed for was to find someone she loved and who loved her, just like her parents, and spend her life with them.
She grew up in such a happy family and hopes that her children can have the same happiness.
This situation effectively declares that she can no longer have her own feelings; this marriage has severed all possibilities for her to look forward to the future.
“I can acknowledge the validity of this marriage.” Xiang Zhilan pondered for a while, then raised her eyes to look directly at Shen Muzhi. “But you need to give me a divorce agreement.”
Shen Muzhi frowned.
"I want a divorce agreement with your signature on it, but without a date," Xiang Zhilan added, pursing her lips. "Of course, I will also give you a divorce agreement with my signature on it."
Shen Muzhi seemed to understand what she wanted to do: an undated divorce agreement, so that if their attitudes changed in the future, either of them could end the marriage.
“If you meet a woman you like, you can let her know in advance. I would do the same.” Xiang Zhilan felt that they were living together for the sake of their child, and there were many uncertainties in the future. There was no need to tie themselves down for life.
She thought for a moment and then added, "Of course, if we don't meet anyone we like again and there are no major conflicts, then we'll just stay together."
"What if I don't agree?" Shen Muzhi's face was cold. On the very first day they got their marriage certificate, his wife actually discussed with him how to get a peaceful divorce in the future, and even so frankly discussed the issue of future emotional infidelity.
"You can disagree, but unless you lock me up for life, don't even think about stopping me from leaving." She had absolutely no leverage to fight against Shen Muzhi. Even marriage wasn't her choice. If he really wanted to lock her up for life, she was powerless to stop him.
Shen Muzhi's face was grim, his obsidian-like eyes fixed on Xiang Zhilan's face.
Having witnessed her stubbornness and her commitment to keeping her word, he knew that if he truly disagreed, there would be more trouble to come. He didn't want to have a wife who was unwilling to leave him at home.
“Okay, I’ll give it to you,” Shen Muzhi said coldly. “But from now on, you have to be a good Mrs. Shen.”
This was a deal that would keep her safe by his side. Since she felt more at ease with that agreement, why shouldn't he give it to her? He could force her to marry him, and he could make that agreement a worthless piece of paper.
"For the sake of the children, I will try my best to play this role well," Xiang Zhilan said earnestly.
Regardless of what the future holds, at least within the marriage, she will ensure that their children do not perceive discord between their parents.
Shen Muzhi kept a straight face and didn't say anything more, turning his wheelchair towards the house.
Xiang Zhilan walked over and helped push his wheelchair. Now that the deal had been reached, she wanted to show her sincerity in playing the role of Mrs. Shen.
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