12dz Chapter 199: I didn't keep a close eye on Mo'er; she and someone else...
Chapter 199: I didn't keep a close eye on Mo'er; she and someone else...
Only a bewildered Li Mo'er remained in the study, still processing the shocking news.
She was somewhat incredulous, but also filled with heartache. She didn't know how Chu Xiaohuan had managed to get through that year all by himself.
That tough man probably wouldn't even cry out in pain; he would just grit his teeth and bear it all.
Shen Zicen gathered her husbands together, intending to tell them the news.
Shen Ziche arrived early, and soon after, Su Yanli arrived carrying Yunzhi.
Only Wang Jingmo remained; he accompanied Doctor Wang to the clinic today.
He has already asked Shen Qi to go look for it, but it will probably take some time.
Su Yanli fed Yunzhi water and gently wiped the water stains from the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief.
Shen Ziche stared at Shen Zicen with curiosity, and seeing his furrowed brows, he knew that Shen Zicen was really conflicted.
"What happened?"
Shen Ziche placed his hand on Shen Zicen's hand and asked.
"Ah? Oh!"
Shen Zicen was still rehearsing what to say in her mind and didn't react for a moment.
He glanced at the empty seat opposite him, paused, and said, "Let's wait for Jingmo to come back."
Upon hearing this, Su Yanli looked up, exchanged a glance with Shen Ziche, and handed Yunzhi, whom she was holding, to Uncle Li.
They could all see the seriousness in Shen Zicen's expression. Since they had to wait until everyone was present, this matter must be quite significant.
Finally, Wang Jingmo arrived late. He had just sat down and hadn't even had a chance to drink water when Shen Zicen spoke up.
"I'm sorry."
After saying that, Shen Zicen lowered his head heavily, his hands clenched together nervously.
The three people at the table looked at each other, completely bewildered by this cryptic apology.
Wang Jingmo even brought the tea to his lips, then put it down again.
In complete silence, Shen Zicen could hear his own heartbeat.
"I, I, betrayed you."
Shen Zicen spoke haltingly, his heart pounding with nervousness. After all, when he and Mo'er went out together, he had made a solemn promise.
betray?
Shen Ziche was startled. He knew that A-Cen's love for Mo'er was already deep in his bones, and it was definitely not possible that he had done something to betray Mo'er.
Moreover, he said "you all," and the three of them looked at each other, vaguely guessing what he meant.
Shen Ziche patted Shen Zicen on the shoulder, "It's okay, we all understand you."
Shen Zicen looked up in surprise, a look of doubt flashing in her eyes. Their reaction was strange.
Even if you don't beat him up, you should at least teach him a lesson.
"We would actually sneak off to see Mo'er during the day too."
After saying that, Wang Jingmo blushed. It had been a year, and his habit of blushing when he was shy still existed, and there was no sign of it getting better.
Ironically, Li Mo'er also loved to tease him, especially when he blushed and looked flustered, which aroused her protective instincts.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zicen knew they had misunderstood.
"Actually, it was my fault for not keeping a close eye on Mo'er. She and someone else..."
At this point, Shen Zicen secretly glanced at their expressions and saw that they all instantly turned pale.
Shen Zicen quickly explained, "This is not Mo'er's fault." Because he was anxious, his voice was a little agitated, and he didn't want everyone to blame Mo'er.
The faces of the group were already tense. Shen Zicen explained in a low voice, "Actually, actually, that person wasn't wrong. He just loves Mo'er too much."
The three people opposite remained silent, leaving Shen Zicen somewhat at a loss.
"Ah Cen, let's discuss this matter again. If..."
Shen Ziche spoke up, wanting to meet that person first to see if his feelings for Mo'er were genuine.
"Brother, he... he... I wavered back then. You all told me this. If I hadn't been soft-hearted... it's all my fault."
Shen Zicen's voice was choked with emotion. He hadn't expected Chu Xiaohuan to be so bold as to give birth to a child on his own.
Su Yanli put her arm around Shen Zicen's shoulder and gently patted his back.
Shen Zicen recounted the events that happened in Kyoto last year in fits and starts.
They were stunned for a moment when they realized it was Chu Xiaohuan, but then they realized that Mo'er was so wonderful that she would naturally attract other men.
"This isn't your fault, Mo'er, do you understand?"
Wang Jingmo didn't know what to say, so he just quietly asked this question. In fact, it all depended on Mo'er's attitude.
Shen Zicen lowered his head and nodded slightly. "I just told Mo'er."
Shock flashed in the eyes of the three; they hadn't expected that Mo'er didn't know about this either.
Su Yanli had already accepted Chu Xiaohuan when she learned that he had become pregnant and given birth to the child on his own.
After all, he had given birth before and knew how difficult the process was. Moreover, he didn't have Mo'er's company and was all alone.
Shen Ziche admired Chu Xiaohuan's courage. During that year, he often heard guests at Feihua Pavilion talk about Chu Xiaohuan, and their words were full of denigration, saying that he was abandoned by his wife but still insisted on giving birth to the child.
At first, when he thought it had little to do with him, he felt that Chu Xiaohuan was a brave but also tragic person.
Later, the discussions subsided, and he only heard sporadic news about the child's mother, but he didn't inquire further, as he wasn't one to pry.
Wang Jingmo was deeply shocked. He knew the process of childbirth and had witnessed it firsthand during delivery.
Chu Xiaohuan endured the pain of cesarean section just to leave behind Mo'er's child.
The group didn't harbor much resentment towards Chu Xiaohuan; perhaps his love for Mo'er was no less than theirs.
They were happy to accept someone who was wholeheartedly devoted to Mo'er, but all of this was in Mo'er's hands.