Shadow and Light: The Bride Who Clicks Her Way to Love-Chapter 424 - 437: Embraced by Nightfall

"Making such a decision, do you not regret it? Marrying Shifeng is the dream of so many women. Even if there’s no love between you, he can ensure you a lifetime of wealth and power, admired by everyone. Moreover, I can see he cares about you; he even told me that in this life, you are the only wife he’ll acknowledge. Can you really let go of him?"

Su Xingyu felt a pang in her heart, but she still said, "I figured it out when I was in the fire."

Mr. Lu nodded: "Since you’ve already decided, I have no objections. Shifeng’s current marital situation is a mess; I will urge him to first deal with Zhuang Heng’s matter, then confirm to the media your identity as a family of four with him, Jue, and Han. After you divorce him, I’ll inform the media separately that Han’s identity as the ’Second Young Master of the Lu Family’ will never change, and he will always be Jue’s brother."

Su Xingyu was taken aback: "Urge Lu Shifeng to deal with Zhuang Heng’s matter?"

In her plan, she intended to use the opportunity of Lu Shifeng and Zhuang Heng still being "married" to directly dissolve her engagement with Lu Shifeng.

This is the fastest and simplest way.

Otherwise, waiting for Lu Shifeng to deal with Zhuang Heng’s matter, who knows if it will happen in the distant future.

Maybe he’ll never let her go in this lifetime.

Mr. Lu said: "This is the best way for everyone." Only by first dealing with Zhuang Heng’s matter can the reputation of the Lu Family remain unharmed.

Su Xingyu said: "It’s only good for the Lu Family."

Mr. Lu said: "It’s good for you and the children too. This is a gentle approach; I don’t want to use force on you and the children."

Su Xingyu felt a chill, understanding what he meant. He was implying that if she didn’t comply, it would be like refusing a toast only to drink a punishment drink. The Lu Family has other ways to force Han to stay with Jue forever. In the face of power, a woman like her, isolated and powerless, knew she couldn’t resist Mr. Lu’s wishes, so she said, "Then, let it be."

Mr. Lu showed a slight smile of approval.

He admired her, having recognized four years ago that she was capable of taking on great responsibilities, but it was a shame that his undisciplined grandson couldn’t keep her, unable to make her stay comfortably in the Lu Family.

After finishing the conversation with Mr. Lu, Su Xingyu left the room, exhaling lightly, only to realize that thin cold sweat had soaked her clothes at the back.

She walked along the corridor towards the living room, and halfway there, she saw someone standing underneath the corner of the staircase near the small garden, a tall figure half-hidden in the shadows. The moonlight fell softly, as if shrouded in an indescribable melancholy.

She stopped in her tracks.

Feeling absurd about her thoughts, a man like Lu Shifeng, how could he be melancholy?

The person at the corner was Lu Shifeng; at that moment, he slightly turned his face to look at her, calling out in a low voice, "Xingyu."

She stood still.

So he walked over, closely examining her eyes, asking her, "What did Grandfather talk to you about?"

Only then did she realize he was waiting here for this reason. There wasn’t much to hide, but she had just undergone a negotiation full of maneuvering in front of Mr. Lu, and at the moment she was mentally and physically exhausted and didn’t want to discuss the matter again with Lu Shifeng, so she said, "When it’s time for you to know, you’ll naturally know."

Then she planned to walk past him.

Lu Shifeng grabbed her: "Xingyu, don’t heed Grandfather’s words; you will always be my wife. No matter who wants to force you to leave, I won’t agree."

She was taken aback, realizing that he seemed to have misunderstood something.

Mr. Lu wants to drive her away?

She laughed lightly, the corners of her pretty pale pink lips carrying a hint of sarcasm: "It seems you and your grandfather have privately discussed my matter quite a bit."

"Grandfather holds very strong views on rank," Lu Shifeng didn’t like her laughing in this way, as if she was very far away from him. He spoke with a bit of urgency, "But he cannot dictate my actions. Do not leave, do you hear?"

"What right do you have to say this to me?" She was somewhat enraged, raising her beautiful eyes to look at him, "Lu Shifeng, I am a grown-up, with my own thoughts and will. If I want to leave, I will leave, if I want to stay, I will stay. I won’t change my decision because of what Grandfather says, nor will I decide to stay or go because of anything you say!"

"Xingyu."

She really intended to leave, but suddenly felt her arm tightening as he pulled her into his embrace.

She instinctively wanted to struggle but couldn’t break free; his cold lips with a hint of icy air descended upon hers, strong and overbearing, unyielding.

Her mind went blank; how many days has it been...

How many days have passed...

For quite a while, she hadn’t been kissed by him in this domineering way and thought she had long forgotten what it felt like to have their lips touch.

But in that instant, her body’s electric shock-like response told her she actually hadn’t forgotten anything, even if her mind refused to remember, but her body... remembered him!

Her legs went weak, almost unable to support herself, her entire weight pressing on his arms, leaving her with no retreat.

It was unknown how long it lasted, and just as she was about to suffocate, he finally released her.

Supporting herself against the wall, standing firm, her emotions chaotic, the anger from being violated mixed with a vague terror and fluster enveloped her heart. Subconsciously, she lifted her hand to slap him.

The slap sounded crisp, echoing in the quiet space.

This wasn’t the first time she hit him; it seemed she had become quite adept, and after hitting him, she glared at him fiercely, turned around, and walked away quickly.

Yet he didn’t chase after her.

She ran back to her bedroom in one breath, and in the moonlight, Han slept peacefully on the soft bed.

Su Xingyu looked quietly at the child’s tranquil sleeping face, feeling an unreal sense of bewilderment. The originally complicated situation, because of this child and Jue, had become even more complex...

Where exactly should she go from here?

The night passed quietly.

The next day she got up, Mrs. Gui came to find her, saying: "Madam, you and the young master, please take the two little masters to accompany Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, and Madam for breakfast, after which they plan to return to the old house."

Su Xingyu wasn’t surprised; Lu Shifeng liked tranquility. The large area of this villa was used to build a garden, and the living space wasn’t particularly roomy. It normally accommodated her, him, and the two children comfortably, but adding several adults definitely made it cramped. Moreover, the family relationships had become delicate; nobody wanted to live together, leaving early was the best choice.

She agreed and personally took care of the two children getting up and washing up.

After a while, she brought the children downstairs, saw Lu Shifeng in the living room.

Today he was still in a shirt and trousers, looking neat and composed. Seeing her, his expression was calm, as if the embrace and kiss by the quiet garden staircase last night had never happened.