197 — Making Up And Making Out (2)

Li Chuanmo sighed. "It sounds absurd even to me, but I really wasn't thinking at that time. I just thought the right time to tell you would come eventually, and as time passed, I totally forgot about it.

"I was only reminded by the incident in your office, but the fear I saw in your eyes that day stopped me from saying anything. I was afraid it would worsen things. The plan was to handle it first, then tell you about it later. I really wasn't planning to keep it from you. I'm sorry Ran."

His low voice went straight to her heart, destroying the remnants of the walls she had erected. She sighed.

Li Chuanmo wasn't quite done yet, "And... about the hotel incident, it's true that I doubted you for a moment, but that was just my insecurity rearing up its head. All of a sudden, the thought rose from deep within that I would never find a woman to love me and that all women were the same.

"But I came back to my senses fast Ran, believe me. I came up with that plan because I thought I had everything under control. I didn't want any variable to come up during the operation, that was why I didn't tell you, to avoid startling the snake."

The self blame in his voice was very evident as he said, "It was very foolish of me to not consider your safety and feelings. I'm so sorry, I'm very sorry Ran."

That was the last straw. Pei Yueran's eyes reddened as she adjusted her posture in order to see him better. Then cupping his chin, she gave him a quick kiss at the corner of his mouth.

Only now did Pei Yueran notice the bags under his eyes as well. She sighed inwardly. Both of them were really dramatic lovers ah.

Knowing that she had forgiven him, Li Chuanmo looked at her gratefully and dropped a kiss on her forehead. "Thank you. Thank you so much Honey."

Pei Yueran gave a watery smile, but she still went ahead to threaten him, "Only because this is your first offence. If you dare to do this one more time, I won't forgive you so easily.

"If we are to become a family, trusting each other is the bare minimum. How can we make decisions together and be a team if we can't trust each other?

"So this is truly the last time. As you have noticed, I have a bad temper, and I would not wrong myself. With someone that doesn't even trust me, I would not waste my time."

Li Chuanmo forcefully stopped the tremble that arose at the thought of quareling with her again. Only he knew how affected he was during this short period.

Being unable to eat nor sleep were mere trifles. The main thing was the guilt and heartache that threatened to consume him. He wouldn't want to experience that ever again.

He spoke firmly, making a solemn promise, "Never again. Ran, I promise you that this won't happen ever again." Then he added, "Besides, there's nothing wrong with your temper, it is already very good. You're just perfect."

"Are you saying I'm lying?" Pei Yueran asked mock seriously.

Li Chuanmo backpedaled, "Not at all. Everything you say is correct, Wife."

Pei Yueran rolled her eyes, "Who's your wife?"

Li Chuanmo: "..."

Pei Yueran put an arm around his neck. Just when Li Chuanmo thought he was going to get another kiss, she narrowed her eyes, "Did it even occur to you that I never mix business with pleasure? Would I go for a business partner? Besides I'm not blind, why would I leave you for another man?

Before Li Chuanmo could answer, she said again, "Nevermind, you just said you trust me, and I've already agreed to forgive you. Forget it."

Li Chuanmo: "..."

So his future wife could be a bit petty? Indeed people are multifaceted!

He shifted a bit to hold her more comfortably, and Pei Yueran curled up in his arms. For a few minutes, neither said anything, just basking in the bliss that came from having made up after a particularly distressing quarrel.

The temperature outside was freezing, but the private ward was so warm that the thin blanket had been folded and set aside.

Then Pei Yueran asked, "So what's the plan? What will you do with her?"

There was no need to name the "her" in her sentence, especially since Pei Yueran was even confused as to which name she should call her.

"You just leave it to me, I'll handle it." Li Chuanmo's voice was so cold that it was reminiscent of hailstones falling on a rooftop. Not that the person beside him appreciated his secretive reply.

At Pei Yueran's raised brows, Li Chuanmo changed his words, "I mean, I plan to teach her a lesson first for a few days before handing her over to the police."

Pei Yueran nodded thoughtfully, then said in slight worry, "Are you sure that's legal? Shouldn't you just hand her over once and for all?"

"Don't worry, there'll be no problem. She dared to have designs on you, she has to face the music." He still hadn't told her that even Gao Tinghua was planning something for her as well.

"Alright, if you say so."

After a few moments of silence, when Li Chuanmo thought she was already dozing off, Pei Yueran asked again in a low voice, "But what of Yuchen? Are you planning to tell him? He would be so hurt. Shouldn't you reconsider for his sake?"

Li Chuanmo's face softened at the thought of his son. It was true that he hadn't considered that aspect at all.

"I'll have to tell him eventually. He deserves to know. I recently found out why he seemed to hate his mother so much, but no matter what, I guess it would still hurt him a bit. Still, what has to be done must be done. I'm sure he will understand."

Pei Yueran sighed again. The relationship between a parent and child is one of the most sacred yet complicated relationships in the world.

A mother like that was just tearing away at her son's heart, pushing him to the brink of the abyss.

"Fortunately, he has a father like you." Pei whispered.

"And I'm so thankful to have a son like him." Li Chuanmo said as well before adding, "and a wife like you," while nuzzling her neck.