Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 216: Examining the Heart

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Examining the Heart

"So, this is what you’ve been struggling with all along?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow, speaking with a mix of anger and sweetness.

"How does that little head of yours even work? What do you mean by saying ’it’s fine as long as the person I like now is you’? What are you doubting me for? The only person I’ve ever liked has always been you, in the past, now, and in the future too. There’s absolutely nothing between Jin Yuyan and me, so can you be more certain about our relationship in the future?" Xu Ke said seriously.

"Then why did that person named Jin Ling make a fuss about the two of you, and I noticed that Miss Jin looks at you differently than she does at others, like there’s a deep affection shining through." Although Lin Mengyao felt happy hearing Xu Ke’s words, she still minded the look in Jin Yuyan’s eyes.

"If you don’t like it, I won’t interact with her in the future, but my feelings for you are evident to the world and heaven. You can’t doubt me because of an outsider." Xu Ke’s voice carried a trace of grievance, like a big wrongly accused pup, appearing so pitiful that Lin Mengyao immediately felt a pang of guilt, which threatened to drown her under Xu Ke’s gaze.

"I didn’t mean it that way, I definitely trust you." Lin Mengyao waved her hands in panic, her cheeks flushed red, looking incredibly awkward.

Watching Lin Mengyao’s flustered demeanor, Xu Ke’s heart filled with a sweet and smug feeling, yet his face betrayed no hint of it. It was rare to see Lin Mengyao display such emotions; not taking advantage of it wouldn’t be very businesslike.

Lin Mengyao was unaware of Xu Ke’s thoughts at that moment and still felt guilty for doubting him. "Are you mad?" She cautiously tugged at Xu Ke’s sleeve, her usually enchanting eyes now looking wet and unreasonably cute and pitiful, like a newly opened-eyed kitten, softening Xu Ke’s demeanor and slightly loosening his aggrieved expression.

Seeing Xu Ke’s expression reassured Lin Mengyao, and the pitiful look in her eyes deepened. "Will you forgive me? I didn’t mean to doubt you; I’m just scared. After all, Miss Jin’s family background, looks, talents, and skills are top-notch in Los Angeles. Compared to her, it seems I have nothing to stand out for. You are so outstanding now, and there will be plenty of girls who like you. In Los Angeles, I can’t even match up to Miss Jin; elsewhere, I’m afraid there are even more people I can’t compare to. I don’t know if I will still have the courage to shamelessly stay by your side when I witness such situations." Lin Mengyao initially tried to act pitiful, but as she spoke, genuine emotion took over, and she grew truly upset, tears streaming down her face.

The car suddenly pulled over to the side of the road, and Xu Ke unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to hold Lin Mengyao in his arms.

"It’s my fault, I never realized the pressure you’ve been under. And I’ve been such an inept husband for not noticing anything." Xu Ke pressed Lin Mengyao’s head against his chest, speaking with a touch of self-blame.

"Xu Ke, you know I have no family left now. Other than you, I have nothing, so I’m really scared. I’m afraid that one day I’ll no longer be good enough for you and lose even you in the end. I don’t want to be alone; I want to be with you forever. Let’s have two kids and be a happy family of four." Lin Mengyao couldn’t control her emotions any longer and burst into tears.

Even though Xu Ke was away, they kept in touch, but no amount of phone conversations could match the reassurance of seeing each other daily and holding one another.

All the oddities Lin Mengyao displayed over these days suddenly made sense to Xu Ke, but it didn’t make him feel any better.

"Mengyao, you don’t need to worry like this. No matter what I become, you will always be the best in my heart. Regardless of other women’s qualities or how outstanding they are, they cannot compare to even a finger of yours in my heart. You don’t need to compare yourself with anyone because you are unique in my heart. I’ve loved only you from the very beginning." Xu Ke gently kissed the top of Lin Mengyao’s head and spoke softly.

"You don’t need to feel uneasy or scared. You’re the first and last woman I’ve ever been moved by. Our Xu family’s nature of being devoted is ingrained in our bones; once we commit, we’ll never let go." Xu Ke tightened his hold around her, nearly squeezing Lin Mengyao’s bones, their bodies pressing closely together, her head resting on his shoulder, hand on his chest, feeling the rhythm of his heartbeat beneath her palm.

Lin Mengyao closed her eyes slightly, her turbulent and sorrowful emotions seemingly soothed by the heartbeat beneath her hand, with each beat.

"Stop thinking others are better and yourself inferior; trust your husband’s taste. How could your husband ever choose a lousy woman as his wife to spend his life with? So, in my heart, you’re the best, and there will never be another woman better than you in this world, nor will there be a second Mrs. Xu. No one can replace your position in my heart, not even our future children." Xu Ke kissed the top of Lin Mengyao’s head again, giving her a strong dose of reassurance.

Under Xu Ke’s gentle comfort and reassuring tone, Lin Mengyao’s negative emotions gradually eased, and the unease that had been lingering in her heart was slowly calmed. However, instead of immediately pulling away, she indulged in staying in Xu Ke’s arms a little longer.

"Beep beep! Can you please move along? Do you realize you’re really blocking the traffic here?" The driver behind Xu Ke honked, wearing an impatient expression, as if about to pounce any moment.

Lin Mengyao sheepishly withdrew from Xu Ke’s embrace, grateful she had finally voiced her thoughts today. Otherwise, she might never have realized how exceptional and special she was in his eyes, causing her cheeks to unconsciously redden at the thought.