The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 482: Don’t Send Me Away

Chapter 482: Chapter 482: Don’t Send Me Away

Zhou Lin silently thought that he wanted to make demands, but after consideration, he gave up.

He didn’t dare.

He was afraid of deepening Cheng Zhiwei’s emotional scars.

The Wen Family’s company didn’t collapse after all, much to the disappointment of those who had hoped to buy it cheaply.

Sour rumors privately commented that the Wen Family had found good sons-in-law, with Bo Ye previously supporting them, and now Zhou Lin aiding them, ensuring a lifetime of prosperity and wealth.

Wen Yongan was pleased and personally invited Zhou Lin to a meal at home.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was good.

Wen Yongan, happy and tipsy, advised Zhou Lin like a nagging elder to treat Cheng Zhiwei well, proud that he now had both a son and a daughter which many envied.

Zhou Lin naturally agreed wholeheartedly, occasionally glancing at Cheng Zhiwei, whose expression remained indifferent and unresponsive.

Zhou Lin was a bit disappointed.

After having too much to drink, Wen Yongan asked Zhou Lin to stay over, and Zhou Lin agreed.

Wen Yongan immediately instructed the servants to prepare the guest room.

Zhou Lin, taking Cheng Zhiwei with him, went out for a walk to sober up.

The Wen Family’s estate was serene, situated next to a river, making it a perfect time for a stroll.

Cheng Zhiwei accompanied Zhou Lin by the riverside.

The evening breeze was gentle.

It was so calming that it brought peace of mind.

Zhou Lin, holding Cheng Zhiwei’s hand, walked slowly.

His posture was upright, his features stern, and he was very eye-catching; several women turned to look at him, naturally noticing Cheng Zhiwei by his side.

Her beauty was graceful and made one feel inferior by comparison.

Many thoughts rested, feeling that this couple truly complemented each other.

Neither of them spoke.

Finally, Zhou Lin broke the silence tenderly, "Once things are settled here, will you come back to Yucheng with me?"

Cheng Zhiwei agreed, as she had planned to return anyway. Having been away for half a month, she missed Cheng Xing.

Knowing this, Zhou Lin tightened his grip on her hand. "Zhiwei, it has been a long time since we last walked together like this."

Relaxed and comfortable.

Undisturbed by anyone.

Thinking about their past years filled with hardships, he was grateful that she was still by his side.

Cheng Zhiwei also cherished such rare moments of relaxation, her smile easy and content.

"Sea City is really nice," she couldn’t help saying.

In an instant, Zhou Lin’s relaxed mood tensed up. He carefully asked her, "Do you want to stay in Sea City?"

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t answer directly but asked, "What really happened with Bo Ye? They are divorced; why does he leave his child in the Wen Family? Does he just want to spite Wen Ya?"

"Or is he planning to be with Wen Ya after that woman dies?"

Seeing her deflect the topic, Zhou Lin did not press further but followed her line of conversation. "Bo Ye doesn’t like her, but he feels responsible towards her."

"Responsible?"

"She once saved Bo Ye’s life, and he promised to marry her. He indeed treated her as his wife, but she didn’t want to endure hardships with him, so she ran away when Bo Family was in trouble."

"She doesn’t have much time left to live; her dying request was to marry Bo Ye, and he agreed."

Cheng Zhiwei pulled a wry smile, not sarcastically saying, "Are you men always so indifferent, doing anything in the name of gratitude, even trampling over others’ emotions?"

She couldn’t let go of the past.

Zhou Lin could only bear it, gripping her hand tightly. "I’m sorry, Zhiwei."

Each time this came up, he would sincerely apologize.

He wasn’t angry or annoyed; after all, Cheng Zhiwei was still willing to talk about it, which meant she still cared. If she didn’t even bother to mention those things anymore, it would mean she had completely let go.

There would be no chance for them anymore.

Thus, he was willing to listen and to apologize.

They walked a considerable distance before Zhou Lin casually brought up Bo Ye again. "That woman was kind to Bo Ye and bore him a child; he cannot simply abandon them, especially since she is dying."

"Moreover, Wen Ya is now a highly sought-after director. Any negative news will be magnified, leading to a lot of malicious speculation and slander."

"So, you mean Bo Ye is doing this for her own good?"

"At any rate, Bo Ye won’t harm her."

From a man’s perspective, Zhou Lin didn’t think Bo Ye’s actions were wrong.

After all, he too was trying to protect Wen Ya.

Cheng Zhiwei wanted to add more, but her phone rang.

It was Wen Yi’s anxious voice, "That woman has made a scene at home, she wants to take Xiao Jun away."

Cheng Zhiwei and Zhou Lin hurried back.

The Wen Family home was quiet.

Only the woman’s sobbing could be heard, "I am really very grateful to you all, thank you for taking care of Xiao Jun for me, I have come back now to take him home."

Xiao Jun’s pale face showed confusion as he hid behind Wen Ya, staring at the crying woman who claimed to be his mother, feeling no bond.

He was scared, afraid that Wen Ya would hand him over to this woman.

"Mom," he cautiously tugged at Wen Ya’s sleeve, looking up at her. "Don’t send me away."

From the beginning, he had recognized only one mother, and that was Wen Ya.

It was Wen Ya who had raised him bit by bit, not someone else.

"I am the mother," the woman shouted jealously, then feigned pity, "Mom didn’t intentionally leave you; I was sick and couldn’t take care of you."

She spoke with genuine emotion, tearfully convincing.

If one didn’t know the truth, they might have been deceived by her.

Wen Ya was furious because she hadn’t yet figured out how to explain this to Xiao Jun, and this woman’s agitated behavior was greatly affecting him.

She didn’t know if it would leave a psychological shadow.

All she could do was soothingly pat Xiao Jun’s shoulder. "Xiao Jun, would you like to go back and live with your father?"

Although she disagreed with the woman causing the scene, Bo Ye was Xiao Jun’s father, and Wen Ya had to let Xiao Jun make his own choice.

Xiao Jun shook his head, gripping her tightly, "I’ll stay here. I won’t go anywhere."

Bo Ye had hardly fulfilled his duties as a father, being indifferent to him; Xiao Jun had grown up with Wen Ya and considered her his closest kin.

Thus, he really didn’t want to leave.

The woman panicked and started to speak recklessly, "Did they brainwash you into not recognizing your own mother?"

That was a serious accusation.

Wen Ya couldn’t bear it any longer and slapped her, "Xiao Jun is a person, not an object to be manipulated. Even if you don’t respect his wishes, how could you say something like that?"

"You..."

"Enough." Bo Ye entered from outside, looking extremely grim. "Who allowed you to come here?"

The woman cringed in fear, tearfully saying, "I just wanted to take my son back. What’s wrong with that? He’s my son, why should he be raised here?"

Her voice grew louder.

She seemed almost on the verge of accusing Wen Ya of instigating the child against her.

Bo Ye grabbed her wrist, his threat icy, "If you say another word, I’ll send him abroad and never allow him to return."