Her nose twitched and tears rolled down her cheeks.

How did she end up like this? She didn't even have a friend to call when she got sick.

It was already late at night after the infusion. And she took a taxi back home. The clothes were already soaked through, so Ji Xiao decided to wear a hospital gown and go home.

Ji Xiao was afraid that her mother would be worried if she saw this, so she was very careful when she returned to her room. After all, if she saw this, Ji Xiao didn't know how to explain what had happened today.

For the next few days, Gu Jin did not appear again. He did not even call or text her. Ji Xiao wanted to call him several times, but she held herself back.

The divorce that day seemed to have been put on hold.

On this day, after Ji Xiao got off work, she received a call from her mother, asking her to go to the Gu family's old house. Her mother said that Gu Jin's father was back.

The Gu family's main business was not in A City. Mr. Gu Sr had first developed abroad. He had moved back to the country after making some achievements. Therefore, in recent years, Mr. Gu Sr was mostly abroad. This time, it was probably because Mrs. Gu's condition had worsened, so he came back.

This was the best time for Ji Xiao to talk to them about the divorce.

On the way there, Ji Xiao took out her phone several times and wanted to send a message to Gu Jin, asking if he had returned to the old house. She typed several times, but deleted them one by one.

Forgot it, let's talk about it when she got there.

When Ji Xiao arrived, the hall was already full of people, but the atmosphere inside seemed a little strange.

Her mother was sitting on a chair, looking pale. Gu Jin was standing beside her.

He frowned slightly. When he saw Ji Xiao enter the room, his brows furrowed even more tightly.

"Xiaoxiao is here?" Mr. Gu Sr, who was sitting in the main seat, took a sip of tea.

Ji Xiao nodded. "Dad..."

Her mother's face darkened when she heard Ji Xiao say 'dad'.

"Aren't they divorced? Why are you still calling Mr. Gu Sr dad?"

Her mother's voice was a little sharp. She had seen her daughter's recent emotions and could not bear to see her suffer.

"Are you really divorced?" Mrs. Gu asked.

"Not yet."

Before Ji Xiao could say anything, she heard Gu Jin speak first.

If it weren't for him not appearing these days, they would have divorced long ago!

"This jerk! When you were with that woman outside, I shouldn't have left you alone. You even got her pregnant. If this news gets out, our Gu family will lose face?"

Mr. Gu Sr slammed his palm on the table, unable to restrain his anger. Mrs. Gu pulled him aside with red eyes.

"If you want a divorce, then so be it. And I don't have a jerk son like you. Take your woman and get out of here!"

Gu Jin acted as if he could not hear Mr. Gu Sr's words, and his face darkened.

All of a sudden, the hall fell silent, and Ji Xiao could almost hear her own heartbeat.

"Son, listen to me. Ask her to abort the child and give her a sum of money. Then you come back and live with Xiaoxiao, okay?"

Ji Xiao lowered her head and swallowed the bitterness in her throat.

Her marriage could only be maintained by begging.

How could he agree? Everyone knew in their hearts that Su Youqing was the one and only true love in his heart for so many years.

"Mrs. Gu," Ji Xiao said softly. Under everyone's gaze, she smiled and said, "I proposed the divorce, not Gu Jin."

"I don't want to be with him. I've been wanting a divorce for a long time."

Gu Jin stared at her with his dark eyes. His hands, which were hanging by his side, were clenched tightly. It was as if an answer was about to come out of his mouth, but he could not make a sound.

At this moment, there was only the stubborn woman with a straight back in his eyes. Even the sadness in her eyes seemed to be shining brightly.

"Xiaoxiao?"

It was her mother's soft voice. Her eyes were red as she looked at her daughter.

"I don't love him anymore. I didn't love him since a long time ago. I didn't mention it just because this marriage was decided by my father before he died."

"Now, Gu Jin needs to marry the woman he loves. I have also met someone I really like."

Ji Xiao said softly, but her eyes were firm.

"So, Mr. Gu Sr and Mrs. Gu, I hope you can grant my wish and let me pursue the happiness I want, okay?"

If someone had to stand up and bear all this in the end, she would rather be herself.

Just let all this end today. Her heart, which was full of holes, could no longer bear any damage.

"Xiaoxiao..." Mrs. Gu looked sad, and Mr. Gu Sr sighed.

Ji Xiao knew that they truly doted on her. They really wanted her to be the daughter-in-law of the Gu family and live a good life with Gu Jin.

However, love could not be forced. In their marriage, there was no compromise.

Gu Jin was unwilling, and neither was she.

"Since the two children have decided, as adults, it's not good for us to intervene. It's up to you."

Mr. Gu Sr no longer said anything.

After the discussion, they went to the restaurant to have dinner.

Along the way, Mrs. Gu even asked Ji Xiao a few questions about the person she liked. How could she know the conditions of the man she likes. It was obvious that she was making things up in a hurry just now, so she simply answered a few questions casually according to what Jiang Yi's condition.

Unexpectedly, Gu Jin, who was walking behind, overheard their conversation.

Handsome? How many handsome men in the whole A City could be compared with him?

Rich? And he started a company? When he took over Gu's Group, the man was probably just a kid!

"Stupid woman, your taste is extremely bad!"

"As long as you're happy." Mrs. Gu took Ji Xiao by the hand and smiled. "When will you bring him to us so that we can take a look at him."

"Of course!"

Gu Jin, who was walking behind, was also stopped by Mr. Gu Sr.

"Are you sure you want a divorce?" Mr. Gu Sr patted Gu Jin as he spoke. "You don't have to pretend in front of me. I know. You must want a divorce."

"I..."

It was obvious that she was eager to get a divorce.

"You insisted on marrying another woman, but you let Xiaoxiao down. I can see that she has made up her mind this time."

Looking at the smiling woman in front of him, Gu Jin felt even more annoyed.

"I know what to do."

"Well, you can tell what is right and what is wrong. I just hope that you won't regret it in the future."

Regret?

The divorce had been in his mind since the day they got married. By today, they were finally getting divorced. How could he regret it.

How could he regret it!

After the meal, it was dark outside again.

While Ji Xiao was chatting with Mrs. Gu, Gu Jin stood in front of her with a dark expression. "I'll take you home."

"No need. I'll take a taxi back with my mother later."

She politely refused.

"It's the same way." He was about to lose his patience.

"Xiaoxiao, why don't you stay here with me today?" Mrs. Gu asked, winking at Ji Xiao. "You haven't been spending much time with me recently. No matter what, you have to stay with me today."

Ji Xiao nodded and looked up at the man. "Then I'll stay here tonight. You can go back by yourself."

Unexpectedly, the man found a seat and sat down. He stretched out his arms and leaned back, looking at her with his beautiful eyes.

"What a coincidence. I was planning to stay as well."