Falling For The Contract Bride

Chapter 96

Chapter 96 A Concoction of Heartache and Upset

The amber glow was draped over the sky. Mu Zhi gazed at the sunset ray as she headed out her house silently.

She sent Lu Jinye an address and it only took him around twenty minutes to arrive. Mu Zhi smiled at him and hopped into the car.

Despite no word exchanged, there was an indescribable tacit understanding between the two.

Mu Zhi was wearing her seatbelt when Lu Jinye turned to face her, saying, “We are going to the Lu’s Manor tonight to discuss our divorce with Master Lu.”

“Sure, I know.”

Mu Zhi knew Lu Jinye’s personality. He did not have to say a word for her to guess what he was going to discuss.

They were going to officially put an end to their marriage.

Mu Zhi had some knowledge of the reason behind her marriage to Lu Jinye. He was in despair after splitting up with Xiao Qingqing and only wanted to drown himself in his career without the distraction of love.

While Master Lu demanded Lu Jinye to get married to rid of any lingering idea of getting married to Xiao Qingqing.

Lu Jinye acted decisively. Since the condition was to get married, then he shall find a suitable woman to get married to.

Hence Mu Zhi and Lu Jinye’s marriage.

In the past, Mu Zhi could have a chat with Lu Jinye as they were heading somewhere in the car. Despite not saying a word, Mu Zhi would not feel awkward at all.

However, the quietness in the air throughout this journey would send a shiver down her spine. Mu Zhi used to think that the journey from the city area to the manor was too far. But for some reason, she found it too short this time.

They arrived at the Lu’s Manor eventually.

Lu Jinye parked his car at the car park, and the both of them got off.

It was the first time Mu Zhi did not have to hold Lu Jinye’s arm and pretend to be loving couples when they entered. It was a strange feeling to Mu Zhi that they were walking side-by-side.

Meanwhile, Lu Jinye found it awkward too.

But Lu Jinye did not display anything on his face. He walked past the garden of the Lu’s Manor and headed into the house.

Mu Zhi followed suit.

“Father.”

Mu Zhi was unlike Lu Jinye. She greeted Master Lu courteously when she saw him.

Master Lu nodded at Mu Zhi in response, rose to his feet, and looked at Lu Jinye solemnly, “I know what you’re about to say, let’s go upstairs.”

“Ok.”

Lu Jinye followed Master Lu up the stairs gradually with a straight back. As soon as he stepped into the door, Master Lu raised his head and glared at Lu Jinye apathetically, “You’re getting a divorce just to marry that Xiao Qingqing woman?”

“Yes.”

Lu Jinye looked Master Lu in the eye.

“What’s wrong with Mu Zhi?”

“Qingqing is pregnant, I want to be a decent father.”

Lu Jinye did not address Master Lu’s question directly. Instead, he said what he wanted to say with a stern face, as though in the middle of a negotiation.

He presented two documents to Master Lu right away, “These are the contracts I told the lawyer to draft, take a look.”

Master Lu was shuddering in fury. He had his glare fixed at Lu jinye.

He went as far as to prepare the documents!

That meant he had made up his mind before coming to the discussion!

What did this son want?!

“I won’t read it, I disagree!”

Master Lu continued glaring at Lu Jinye fiercely.

But Lu Jinye replied with apathy in his eyes, “Doesn’t matter if you won’t, I’m going to proceed with the terms.”

“No!”

Master Lu heaved his walking stick away furiously, “I disagree with your divorce with Mu Zhi!”

“Why?!”

Lu Jinye was starting to lose his patience. He looked at Master Lu, eyes overwhelmed with grimness, “She’s my wife and it is my marriage. You can’t be reluctant to let her go just because you find a doctor to be an ideal candidate for a wife! I’ve fulfilled your wishes and married a doctor. Now! I must get a divorce and play my role as a responsible father!”

Lu Jinye intentionally emphasized on the words ‘responsible father’ as if he was jeering at Master Lu’s negligence as one.

“I disagree with your divorce with Mu Zhi, not because of someone else.”

Master Lu’s aging voice was laced with profound authority.

He was explaining himself.

But, Lu Jinye would not listen. He was exuding an indifferent and distant temperament in this instance. In a listless tone, he said to Master Lu, “How is it not because of someone else?”

“I hope you can clearly remember your incompetence as a father. You are the reason my mother died. If you hadn’t had a mistress and hadn’t threatened my mother for another woman, my mother wouldn’t be dead!”

Lu Jinye clenched his fists furiously, putting all efforts to control his emotions. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

When Master Lu hurled the walking stick away, Mu Zhi heard the sound and quietly went upstairs because she was worried.

Thus, she heard every word coming from Lu Jinye.

In the end, Lu Jinye left a harsh remark, “It doesn’t matter if you agree or disagree, I’ve completed the divorce process. Everything will go according to my wishes!”

Finishing what he had to say, Lu Jinye turned around unwaveringly and walked out of the room.

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Mu Zhi did not expect Lu Jinye to be that quick on his feet. She failed to hide herself, standing from afar and staring at Lu Jinye.

His eyes were blazing with fury but the fire was seemingly quenched when he locked eyes with Mu Zhi.

He did not bother explaining himself. All he said was, “Let’s go.”

Mu Zhi heard him. A simple two words were enough to drain her of all positive energy she had. She felt a little heartache and upset.

Since Lu Jinye had intended to leave, there was no reason for her to stay.

So, she hurriedly turned around and headed down the stairs alongside Lu Jinye.

Behind them was Master Lu’s caring gaze at her.

She could sense that she had a good impression on Master Lu for some reason.

When they got into the car and Lu Jinye was about to turn the engine over, Mu Zhi observed his emotions and said reluctantly, “You’re not suitable to drive in this state, let me take the wheels.”

Lu Jinye raised his head, met Mu Zhi’s eyes, and stepped off the car right away to exchange seats with her.

The negotiation fell through in the end…

Lu Jinye had the intention to discuss in peace, but… He had no choice.

When she took the wheels, Mu Zhi turned her face to Lu Jinye, “Where are we going?”

“The West Suburb Cemetery.”

Lu Jinye opened his mouth.

In the past, Lu Jinye would never reveal his weak side to anyone else.

But… To Mu Zhi’s surprise, he did not make any attempt to hide his emotions.

Mu Zhi did not question further. She turned the engine over and set off to the West Suburb Cemetery.

Going to the cemetery in the middle of the night… Was quite a strange feeling.

Mu Zhi was afraid in the first place. But as she gradually approached the cemetery, fear started coming over her.