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Contract Marriage: Boss, Let's divorce-Chapter 407 - 406: I Am Willing to Play Along with You (2)
Ling Yunshu emerged from the kitchen at a leisurely pace, her long, straight hair gently gathered and secured at the back of her head with just a hairpin, a strand or two falling loosely, adding to her soft beauty. πππ¦β―πΈπ¦ππππ·β―π.πππ
She was still wearing a loose apron and, as she walked, she untied it and handed it over to a servant nearby. After straightening her clothes, she approached with a warm smile, her voice gentle as she smiled at Mrs. Shi and then turned towards Shi Che, her smile growing even brighter, "Young Master."
Hearing her address him that way, Mrs. Shi smiled slightly and said, "Heβs all grown up now, thereβs no need to call him βYoung Masterβ anymore. Just call him by his name. After all, youβre going to be married in the future, so thereβs no need for such formalities."
Mrs. Shiβs words made Ling Yunshuβs cheeks blush slightly with a shy look; she couldnβt help but glance at Shi Che.
Shi Cheβs gaze had fluttered slightly the moment he looked at Ling Yunshu, but afterward, his expression became unreadable, his demeanor growing colder, his aura chilling.
Seeing Shi Cheβs expression, Ling Yunshuβs gaze hardened. She bit her lower lip and responded softly, "Madam, please donβt say that. We... we are just friends. Besides, the young master and Xiaxia..."
Not mentioning Ling Chuxia was fine, but bringing her up immediately changed Mrs. Shiβs expression, "Thereβs no need to mention her, sheβs no longer part of the Shi Family."
Sensing Mrs. Shiβs disdain for Ling Chuxia, an urgent look spread across Ling Yunshuβs face as she hurriedly spoke up, "Madam, in fact, Chuxia... I think she did not intend to harm the child. Please donβt be angry at her."
Little did Ling Yunshu realize that the more she spoke of Ling Chuxia at this time, the more she was pouring oil on Mrs. Shiβs fiery heart. Mrs. Shi hummed coldly, "If it wasnβt intentional, then it must have been deliberate. She knew full well how important the child was, yet she chose to have an abortion. For three years, she couldnβt get pregnant and made excuses that it was Cheβerβs fault. Now it seems, she has been deliberately plotting not to get pregnant, not wanting to give birth to an heir for the Shi Family."
The more Mrs. Shi thought about it, the angrier she became, her face flushing red with blood rising, her breathing quickening as if she couldnβt catch her breath. Ling Yunshu was startled and quickly sat next to her, supporting her, "Madam, are you alright? Please donβt speak anymore."
She reached out, patting Mrs. Shiβs back to help her catch her breath, then she took the tea and handed it to Mrs. Shi, speaking softly, "Madam, have some tea to calm down."
Mrs. Shi, guided by Ling Yunshuβs hand, bowed her head for a sip of tea and slowly swallowed it down before exhaling a deep breath, feeling somewhat relieved.
Mrs. Shi looked at Ling Yunshu, who was looking back at her with large eyes full of concern and urgency, her tone full of worry, "Madam, do you feel better now?"
A trace of admiration crossed the depths of Mrs. Shiβs eyes β even though Ling Yunshu and Ling Chuxia had identical faces and features, it was Ling Yunshuβs temperament, her softness, and her intelligent and well-behaved nature that Chuxia could not compare to.
Even though Chuxia had indeed been well-behaved and sensible over the past three years, her personality was too dull, too quiet, and could never match her elder sister.
This was the person she had nurtured!
If it hadnβt been for her fear that, once Shi Che and Ling Yunshu were married, their emotions might cloud his judgment, creating vulnerability, why would she have let Shi Che marry Ling Chuxia?
Had he married Ling Yunshu, perhaps by now Shi Che and Ling Yunshu would be harmonious spouses, and their children might even be running around everywhere.