diskusbooks Chapter 377 Why are you hiding this from me?
Chapter 377 Why are you hiding this from me?
Chapter 377 Why are you hiding this from me?
Chu Lingfeng looked at the sleeping Murong Chen, and confirmed that this was the blood of himself and his beloved. Tenderness instantly filled his eyes, as if everything in the world no longer existed, and only this cute little person in front of him remained.
He stared at her blankly, and the anger that had been aroused by Murong Ling'er before gradually dissipated in this warm scene, turning into tenderness around his fingers.
Although Murong Ling'er was sitting in her room, she could see Chu Lingfeng's every move clearly through her spiritual sense.
Chu Lingfeng's hands were trembling slightly as he gently traced Chen'er's eyebrows and eyes. His movements were so gentle as if he was treating the most precious treasure in the world.
Then, he slowly moved closer and gently placed a few kisses on Chen'er's little face. His look full of love made Murong Ling'er startled, and a complicated emotion arose in her heart.
The atmosphere was particularly different that night, as if something was quietly changing.
Murong Ling'er really didn't expect that Chu Lingfeng, who usually looked not so smart, would be so sharp and intelligent this time. He not only guessed her true identity, but also found out everything about her and Chen'er's past. Then he broke into their lives with such a strong attitude that she could no longer pretend to be stupid.
"Why did you hide it from me? You've kept it from me for so long, Ling'er. Do you know how much I've suffered these years?" Chu Lingfeng turned and looked at Murong Ling'er, his eyes filled with both bitterness and relief.
The dilemma he had when facing Murong Ling'er, wanting to get close but afraid of getting hurt, was now completely gone, replaced by determination and persistence.
The woman in front of him was the one he loved deeply, and the man lying on the bed was his biological son. This blood-thicker-than-water kinship gave him unprecedented confidence.
Murong Ling'er sighed softly in her heart. The original owner had passed away long ago, and this belated truth no longer meant much to her.
As the person who temporarily took over this body, she had no intention of getting involved in worldly love affairs and could only say sorry to Chu Lingfeng in her heart.
"Mr. Chu, it's been too long since the arranged marriage. The situation between the two families is very different now. There's really no need to be obsessed with it."
Murong Ling'er's expression was calm, and her voice was cold, trying to make Chu Lingfeng face reality. "As for that night six years ago, it was nothing more than fate, an unexpected fleeting romance. You and I were both helpless. Please don't take it to heart, Mr. Chu. Chen'er and I are living a happy life now, and I don't want to disrupt this peace."
"I..." Chu Lingfeng was about to speak, but was interrupted by Murong Ling'er.
"Mr. Chu, it's late, you should go back." Murong Ling'er ordered him to leave. Although her tone was flat, it revealed an unquestionable determination.
Chu Lingfeng had anticipated countless possible outcomes of a showdown with Murong Ling'er, but he never expected that she would deny everything so outright.
He stood there blankly, as if frozen in place, his mind was blank, and he was speechless for a moment.
It wasn't until an unknown amount of time had passed that Chu Lingfeng finally found his voice. His voice had become hoarse from his emotions, and he said almost pleadingly, "I am Xiaochen's biological father. He has the right to know the truth. You can't be so cruel, Ling'er. You can't deprive us of the right to recognize each other as father and son."
Murong Ling'er lowered her eyes, her gaze calm and expressionless.
Speaking of cruelty, there are many cruel things in this world.
Chu Lingfeng is in a high position and has great power. Even if he is down and out now, with his ability and ambition, he will one day return to the top.
By then, having three wives and four concubines would probably be the norm.
If she agreed to fulfill the marriage contract, she would probably be trapped in the mansion for the rest of her life, dealing with the struggles between wives and concubines all day long.
As the legitimate son, Chen'er will inevitably be involved in endless family disputes, which is definitely not what she wants to see.
If she did not enter the Chu Mansion and just handed Chen'er over to Chu Lingfeng, she would be breaking her promise to the original owner.
Caught in a dilemma, Murong Ling'er simply chose not to make a choice. Maintaining the status quo might be the best outcome for her and Chen'er.
However, things did not develop as simply as Murong Ling'er expected.
Just as the two were in a stalemate, a small figure stood barefoot, quietly in the shadows.
Murong Chen woke up at some point. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, and his sleepy face was now full of shock and confusion. His eyes wandered back and forth between Chu Lingfeng and Murong Ling'er.
Obviously, he heard the conversation between the two and his little heart was greatly shocked.
Murong Chen was originally sleeping soundly, but he suddenly felt a sense of panic in his dream and woke up suddenly.
In the darkness, he felt empty and uneasy, and subconsciously wanted to seek comfort from his mother.
So, he walked barefoot and groped his way towards Murong Ling'er's room in a daze.
Who could have imagined that just as he reached the door, he would hear a shocking secret that would overturn his cognition—Uncle Chu actually said that he was his biological father! Murong Chen felt his head buzz, as if struck by a thunderbolt.
He has always respected and loved Uncle Chu, but he never imagined that Uncle Chu, who often played with him and bought him candy, had such a blood relationship with him.
He wasn't the child of a leper, a beggar, or a scoundrel who was despised by others. Instead, he had an upright father whom he admired! This sudden surprise left him a little overwhelmed.
"Mother, is what Uncle Chu said true? Am I really Uncle Chu's child?"
Murong Chen's voice was tearful, full of anticipation and a hint of fear. His eyes were fixed on Murong Ling'er, as if waiting for the judgment of fate.
When Murong Ling'er heard this, her heart skipped a beat and a trace of panic flashed across her face.
She had just been thinking of hiding it from Murong Chen and maintaining her peaceful life as much as possible, but now, the child was standing in front of her, asking with anticipation, and it seemed that this secret could no longer be kept secret.
Seeing this, Chu Lingfeng was worried that Murong Ling'er would find an excuse to hide something or something unexpected would happen. He took a few steps forward and without hesitation, hugged Murong Chen in his arms. His movements were gentle but full of strength, as if he wanted to make up for the fatherly love that he had been missing for all these years at once.
"Xiaochen, you are Uncle Chu's biological son, absolutely true!"
Chu Lingfeng's voice trembled, his eyes full of kindness. His hand gently stroked Murong Chen's back, as if comforting a frightened deer.
"Uncle Chu, are you serious?" Murong Chen raised his head, his eyes wide open with a glint of disbelief in them. Tears welled up in his eyes, but he was forced back by this sudden joy.
"Xiaochen, this is absolutely true!" Chu Lingfeng nodded heavily, his eyes slightly red. "I'm sorry, Xiaochen, it's Uncle Chu who is too confused and stupid. He didn't recognize you for so long, causing you and mother so much suffering."
When he said this, Chu Lingfeng's voice was a little choked, and his heart was full of self-blame and guilt.
Thinking back to when he had asked someone to investigate Murong Ling'er and Murong Chen, and the grievances and hardships they had endured over the years, his heart felt like it was being pierced by countless needles, and it hurt so much that he could hardly breathe.
He hated himself for losing that crucial memory and causing his wife and children to suffer outside.
"From now on, Uncle Chu will never let you and your son suffer any injustice or hardship again! Xiaochen, do you believe Uncle Chu?"
Chu Lingfeng hugged Murong Chen tighter, as if he wanted to use his arms to build an indestructible barrier for him.