Su Ruanruan was still trembling slightly.
It took her a long while before she said in a low voice, "Don’t think for a second that I’ve forgiven you! What you’ve done is truly despicable."
Bao Jingyan’s voice was deep and hoarse, "I know."
Then he added, "But if given another chance, I would still do the same."
Because he knew her well.
Ruanruan was prideful; treated like that, she would not look back.
Li’l Jiaren, the only thread holding her back.
He was so unabashedly justified about it.
Naturally, Su Ruanruan was furious.
She pushed him, but he felt aroused.
Separated for a year, now she was tender and fragrant.
He kissed her, somewhat impatient to do so.
But Su Ruanruan would not yield.
Resting against him, she said softly, "I still haven’t forgiven you now, don’t you dare..."
Her voice trembled towards the end.
Although Bao Jingyan desired her greatly, he saw the shimmer in the corner of her eyes.
In that instant, all his thoughts vanished, leaving only heartache.
He held her in his arms, consoling her like a child, "Stop crying, it hurts me to see you cry, okay?"
Su Ruanruan thought of what he did.
She bit down on his arm.
Hard enough to draw blood.
Bao Jingyan was in pain, but he still gently embraced her.
Su Ruanruan cried uncontrollably in his arms.
She said, "Bao Jingyan, I hate you so much."
"I know, I know... it’s all my fault!" His tone was gentle, like a husband coaxing his little wife.
Su Ruanruan was not appeased.
She asked him to turn on the light.
But once the light was bright, she regretted it.
After what had happened before, she looked quite a mess.
Su Ruanruan was dignified.
She turned her back to tidy up her dress, but those tiny, rice-grain-sized buttons were too slippery.
She couldn’t fasten them properly.
"Let me!" Bao Jingyan came from behind, wrapped his arms around her, and reached in front to fasten the buttons for her.
His movements were skilled.
After buttoning up, he couldn’t resist embracing her tightly, his voice hoarse by her ear, "Don’t be mad anymore, okay?"
Su Ruanruan silently pushed him away.
She went to check on Little Jiaren.
Bao Jingyan went to the bathroom to tend to himself before following her.
Little Jiaren was sleeping soundly.
Su Ruanruan watched her infatuatedly.
Bao Jingyan entered, she glanced at him.
He had changed into a fresh set of clothes.
Beige casual pants and a grey turtleneck wool sweater.
His facial features crisp and distinct.
Radiating a vigorous charm.
Su Ruanruan took an extra look.
He whispered in her ear, "The previous clothes got dirty because of you."
Su Ruanruan ignored his nonsense and simply said, "Give me all the documents about her birth."
Of course, she had to take responsibility.
Bao Jingyan was somewhat moved and wanted to say something.
Su Ruanruan stopped him.
She said, "You are you, and she is she... I told you I haven’t forgiven you yet."
Bao Jingyan pocketed his hands.
He smiled and said gently, "Understood."
Su Ruanruan glared at him.
Later, they ended up having the New Year’s Eve dinner together.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao, Auntie Li, Bao Jingyan... all were familiar faces from the past.
Now, there was an addition of a child.
Auntie Li was so happy she was moved to tears.
Su Ruanruan held her hand, "Haven’t I returned?"
Auntie Li was reluctant to let her go, "You are leaving so soon! And the child is still so small."
Su Ruanruan was silent.
She was determined to leave.
Partly because of the Sun Family, and partly because she truly needed to learn more.
There were still things she had to do in City B.
Zhou Wan was not dead.
Everything started because of her.
For her, Su Peiming made mistakes and lost his life.
Sun Weilian also died because of her.
So many suffered for years due to her selfishness.
This debt, she wanted to make her repay it doubly!