My Pregnant Contract Wife Ran Away from Me!
Chapter 322: Is This Still Not Enough?

Chapter 322: Chapter 322: Is This Still Not Enough?

Wen Ran was caught completely off guard by the sudden proposal.

A question like this left her at a loss for how to respond.

Several seconds later, Wen Ran collected herself and, with a slightly awkward smile, reminded him, "Didn’t the contract stipulate that we could only stay married if we fell in love with each other? Are you proposing this because you’ve fallen for me?"

"I’ve never disliked you," he replied.

She twitched the corner of her mouth.

The same answer again.

Like is like, and dislike is dislike.

Why did he always say things like "I guess I don’t hate you" or "I’ve never disliked you"?

Wen Ran’s interest faded a little. As she lowered her head to pick at her food, she pressed on, "So, do you like me? Two words for ’yes, I do,’ and three for ’no, I don’t.’ Pick one."

Fu Chenlie didn’t act fast, his quiet gaze settling on her face. "I quite like you. Objectively speaking, you’re beautiful, you have a good figure, and your personality complements mine. Even though you occasionally have a bit of a temper, it’s normal for women, and I’m willing to put up with it and coax you."

"And because of this ’quite like,’ you want us to stay married forever?"

"Also, even though my attitude towards you wasn’t good at first, after spending this time together, I’ve realized Grandma has excellent judgement. You’re very suited to being Mrs. Fu."

She continued to ask, "That’s all?"

Fu Chenlie asked back instead of answering, "Is that not enough?"

She gave a faint smile.

He frowned, puzzled, "What are you laughing about?"

She countered with a question of her own, "Honey, do you think I like you?"

"Of course."

"So confident?"

The man curled his lips, arrogant and smug. "You should know better than anyone. I have every reason to be confident."

Wen Ran nodded earnestly, "Indeed. I admit I have feelings for you. Whether it’s because of your outstanding looks, your exceptional abilities, or your wealth—one way or another, I do like you a little. But between real husband and wife, just a shallow liking is not enough."

"Are you finished?"

"Not yet."

He made a sound of acknowledgment, "Go on."

She smiled at herself mockingly, then continued, "The most important thing is, you still have a first love. She could come back at any time, and when that happens, you’ll likely regret the proposal you’re making today."

Fu Chenlie’s expression gradually turned cold.

Wen Ran ignored it, lowered her head, and focused on eating in silence. Her movements were slow and deliberate, but her mind was restless.

When he proposed they take things slow and steady for the long term, he had no hesitation at all. But as soon as the first love was brought up, his attitude completely changed. How much love would it take for someone to react like this?

After a long pause, she heard him speak in a deep voice, "She has been missing for two years now. She won’t come back."

Wen Ran’s almond-shaped eyes froze for a moment.

She let out a self-deprecating laugh and looked back into his eyes again. "So, it’s because she went missing that you want to settle down with me? Am I your second-choice fallback?"

"Wen Ran..."

He called her name, his expression serious and sincere. "Being ranked second with me is already quite rare."

"Well then, thank you for valuing me so much."

With that, Wen Ran lowered her gaze and spoke slowly, "But unfortunately, what I want is an equal marriage where he only has eyes for me and I only have eyes for him. I also want a man who always sees me as his first choice. Although I might not be as exceptional as your first love, there’s only one me in this world..."