Chapter 83 - Starry Night Sky

As evening fell, after having their dinner together, the couple decided to take a night stroll by the hotel's rooftop garden. The night was cold, so Yong Liwei made sure that Lu Mengjie was well covered to avoid getting sick.

"I think we should go back instead," he suggested. "Also, you shouldn't stay up late."

"I know, I know. Just a few minutes please," she said softly. She looked at him with her starry eyes that made the man finally give in.

"Will five minutes be enough?"

"More than enough." She arched her neck back to allow her line of sight to rise as she began staring at the night sky. It was clear from clouds that made the moon and the stars shine brightly in the night. Somehow, it made her feel relieved and at the same time, comforted. The quietness around them was serene.

Instead of looking up at the sky like her, Yong Liwei has been staring at her face lovingly. The small smile on her lips showed the small dimple on her cheek which he found cute. Her eyes reflected the starry night sky… no, it was more like she had her own galaxy in them. As he continued to stare, the expression in his eyes changed upon remembering something.

Lu Mengjie noticed the hot gaze coming from the man beside her which made her look his way. She caught a glimpse of guilt and regret in his eyes before it was quickly shielded away when he realized that she was looking at him. She wanted to ask. She couldn't help but think that he was hiding something away from her. What was it?

Despite wanting to ask, she knew that this man was not going to tell her anything and she hated that fact. She knew that she was not close enough for him to share everything with her. But that was okay. Some people would usually take time to open up to someone else and she was waiting to wait patiently for the day where he could finally tell her the thoughts he had in mind.

"Let's go back?" She held his hand, giving it a small squeeze.

The warmth coming from her hand slowly spread throughout Yong Liwei's body. He held her hand back and smiled a bit, "alright."

It was a lie if Lu Mengjie would have said that she hasn't realized the changes in him. It was as if the man she knew from her memories of the past with him was different from the man who was walking beside her now. Based on the time she has spent with him, she couldn't help but notice that something was holding him back. Whatever it was, she had no choice but to wait for him to tell her.

Arriving back at the room, after changing into Yong Liwei's polo shirt, Lu Mengjie went and laid down on the bed. Her eyes were salty as she suddenly felt the sleepiness in them. That was always the case. Pregnant women tend to become drowsier. Without waiting for the man to come out of the bathroom, she soon drifted into sleep.

…

Later that night, Lu Mengjie was woken up by the faint sound of a ringing phone. She felt movements beside her and was stirred awake when Yong Liwei got off the bed. She remained still, her eyes closed as she waited for him to come back.

When she realized that he was taking his time, she finally got up and saw him talking on his phone on the balcony. Curious, she moved out of the bed as quietly as she could and began approaching him, taking silent steps. She hid on the side and leaned closer to eavesdrop on the conversation he was having with the person on the phone.

"Yes. She's pregnant."

Yong Liwei's deep voice was icy cold, somehow sending shivers down her body. She couldn't help but think of who could possibly be on the other side of the phone. Who was he talking with?

"You know that the child can't be mine. I'm infertile."

Infertile… The words she heard hit her were like cold waters that were splashed into her, No wonder he was hesitant to believe that the baby was his!

"I can't tell her this. Even if that's the case, I still can't help but hope… maybe, it's mine. The doctor did say that there was a low probability… I know… that's why I plan on taking a DNA test with the child once he's born."

Lu Mengjie felt a small relief in her chest but at the same time, she couldn't help but think… what if he really wasn't the father? If not him then who? He was the only man she has slept with as far as she knew.

"I don't think I can use her anymore. Let's not continue with the plan. I have dealt enough damage to her."

Plan? What plan? She wrinkled her brows in confusion. Was he still talking about her? What did he mean by 'use her'?

"No, I don't love her. I can't fall in love with her. You know that's impossible after what I've done. She is not my pawn anymore…" He paused, listening to whoever was talking on the other line. "If the child happens to be mine then… I will take care of the child. As for Mengjie..." he paused.

As she continued to listen at his words, she felt a stab on her chest. So he really was talking about her. She couldn't help but somehow she couldn't help but feel betrayed inside. Could it be possible that… he was actually the person behind her accident? His words were enough evidence. The more she listened to the conversation he was having on his phone, the more she felt her chest tightened. 

Lu Mengjie turned away, wanting to leave the place. She didn't want to hear anything anymore in fear that her trust in him would shatter completely but the moment she took a step forward, she was stopped by none other than his mellow voice.

"Mengjie?"