Chapter 717: Chapter 717: You’re a Good Woman, I’ll Give You This Chance
“Keep talking!” Chen Jianguo’s breath became slightly rapid.
Zhixi knew she had guessed correctly, so she pursed her lips and continued, “He isn’t particularly good-looking, but he treats me very well. We’ve wanted a child ever since we got married, but there had been no news for a long time. Later, we went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor told me that my body wasn’t in good condition and it was best not to get pregnant.”
At this point, Zhixi glanced at the doctor.
The doctor was startled for a moment, vaguely guessing her intent, and then nodded in agreement, “That’s right. Like your wife, she isn’t suited for pregnancy either. Except, your wife had congenital severe anemia, and she has severe osteomalacia.”
Chen Jianguo’s eyes flickered, and as he looked at Zhixi, he said in a gruff voice, “Then… what were you thinking?”
“My husband was very upset, but he couldn’t bear to risk me, so he said we might as well not have children. But I wasn’t satisfied,” Zhixi said slowly, watching Chen Jianguo’s expression, “Also, he really wanted a child. After we got back from the hospital, he was down for a long time. I love him a lot, and didn’t want him to live with regret. Eventually, I decided to take the risk, and after trying hard for several months, I finally got pregnant.”
Zhixi paused, placing her hands on her abdomen, and her face broke into a content smile.
Chen Jianguo was stunned, and murmured involuntarily, “But you might die.”
“Yes, but I don’t regret it,” Zhixi said in a very soft voice, with a hint of seduction, “Even if something really happened to me, it wouldn’t be my husband’s fault. He didn’t want this. I took the risk to get pregnant because I wanted a child, because I love my husband. It was all my own decision.”
Chen Jianguo shivered when he heard this.
“It’s not my fault,” he suddenly blurted out with chill. The source of thɪs content is novel fire.net
“That’s right, it’s not your fault,” Zhixi whispered, “Your wife must have loved you very much, didn’t she?”
His complexion changed, and he suddenly choked with a hum.
“I’m sorry your wife and child are no longer here, but…” Zhixi looked at him, speaking deliberately, “If your wife is watching from heaven, she definitely wants you to live well, not to end up dying alongside someone irrelevant… If I also unfortunately die, I certainly wouldn’t want my husband to end up ; I would want him to live on, to find someone who loves him, and to continue living well.”
Zhixi’s voice was gentle yet sorrowful.
Chen Jianguo shuddered violently, his cloudy eyes fixed on her intensely.
Though Zhixi was scared, she knew that this was the moment she could not shrink back, so she met his gaze unequivocally, even trying to show a smile full of understanding and acceptance.
Chen Jianguo’s breathing became more and more rapid.
Zhixi also grew increasingly nervous, unsure whether what she was saying was right.
She was gambling, betting that Chen Jianguo’s madness was ultimately rooted in guilt. He didn’t want to admit that his wife died because of him, but subconsciously knew he was not blameless, and unable to resolve these emotions, he turned his guilt into hatred towards the hospital and the doctors.
“You can go now,” Chen Jianguo suddenly said hoarsely, “You’re a good woman, I’m giving you this chance!”
Zhixi’s heart finally began to settle, and coming back to her senses, she realized her back was drenched in sweat.