Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 439: Chapter 439: Reconciliation

Knowing that what she created was liked by others, Yu Xia felt as happy as a bubbly soda on a summer day, indescribably beautiful.

That night was the best sleep Yu Xia had had in over a decade. In her dreams, there were no cold operating rooms, no needles piercing into her flesh that made her colder and colder; her back didn’t hurt, and she cried out "no more" in her sleep, loudly refusing. She slept happily and sweetly, a sweet smile hanging at the corners of her mouth as tears fell.

But Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao upstairs couldn’t fall asleep so easily; both of them had a matter weighing heavily on their minds, unable to lie peacefully on the same bed and fall asleep in each other’s arms until it was resolved.

"You said you have someone you like. Who is it? When did you meet? How long have you been together?" Lin Mengyao’s smile disappeared as soon as she entered the room, looking at Xu Ke like a moving iceberg.

"You know this person too; it’s Ariel. I don’t know when I started liking her either. It’s just that when I’m with her, I’m very happy. Being able to indulge myself freely is very appealing to me." Xu Ke said, facing Lin Mengyao.

Xu Ke’s expression was very gentle, but Lin Mengyao’s face immediately turned pale, her eyes filled with disbelief as if she couldn’t believe her ears, "Who did you say?"

"Ariel." Xu Ke repeated, his gaze towards Lin Mengyao filled with guilt. He once swore to make Lin Mengyao the happiest woman in the world and that he would only love her for the rest of his life. But now, he had personally broken that vow, "I know this is unfair to you. If I could, I wouldn’t want to do something like this. I tried to refuse, tried to avoid it, but when it comes to feelings, I truly couldn’t control myself. I’m sorry."

"Ha, I really never thought that person would be Ariel. You two actually did this under my nose. Have you forgotten? That woman is mentally unstable; she’s a devil. She likes to collect bones; she even turned people into bones herself. How could you like someone like that? Tell me, how could you love someone like that? She’s a psychopath, do you understand?" Lin Mengyao said, somewhat agitated.

"Can someone like her even know what love is? Falling in love with her is a mistake; she will kill you, just like she killed her former friend, peeling the flesh to make them into bones to stash under the bed. Aren’t you terrified sleeping next to someone like that? You tell me you like her, are you kidding me, Xu Ke." Lin Mengyao looked at Xu Ke as if he were a madman, her confused gaze turning into sharp blades stabbing into Xu Ke’s heart, causing it to tremble in pain, yet he could only swallow this bitterness.

Xu Ke lowered his head, took a deep breath, and after a moment of silence, looked up at Lin Mengyao again, "In fact, I’m the psychopath you speak of. What I’ve done is much worse than Ariel’s actions. Everything she shows is, in my eyes, like kindergarten-level. I wouldn’t be afraid of her, just as an adult wouldn’t be afraid of a child from kindergarten?"

"I know your nature is kind and pure. Although you seem cold, your heart is soft. You’ve lived smoothly under the sun, never seeing this world’s darkness, but I’ve seen it. I was dragged from the sunlight down to the underground; although I climbed back up, I’m no longer the person I used to be. Even as I try to blend into this world, the violence in my heart can’t be eradicated immediately."

"The days with you were fulfilling; you made me feel like I could stand under the sun again, like I might still be a normal person as if nothing had ever changed. But late at night, I know my soul is no longer pure white but stained with black blemishes. No matter how I hide and suppress them, they are still there, needing to be released." Xu Ke looked deeply at Lin Mengyao as he spoke.

"But that version of me is what you fear. I once had thoughts of turning you blackened, but I couldn’t bear it. Ariel is different; her soul carries blackness. In front of her, I can vent without restraint. She won’t be afraid or avoid me because of it. There are many imperfect aspects of me, some of which you might even hate. I should let you go, but I can’t bear it; I don’t want to let go. I want you to stay with me forever." Xu Ke’s face showed a bitter smile.

"So, can you forgive my selfishness? Wanting someone else’s love while having yours, clearly having done something wrong, should let you pursue your happiness but still desiring despicably to keep you by my side, as my only light. Even knowing this will make you sad, still gripping tightly, saying I won’t let go, can you forgive and accept me once more?"

Xu Ke’s eyes carried a pleading look, making Lin Mengyao feel heartache. So many years of being together as a couple, so many years of companionship couldn’t be easily severed just like that. Even when she first heard this news and was angry, she couldn’t bear to let go immediately. She still loved Xu Ke.

"You’ve put it like this; what do you want me to do? Have you given me the right to choose? You know I love you, yet you tell me such things. You’re stabbing my heart; do you know that? This heart is being pierced by you, it hurts so much." Lin Mengyao’s eyes reddened, tears uncontrollably flowing down, scorching Xu Ke’s heart.

"Thank you for still willing to love this part of me. I won’t let you down." Xu Ke stepped forward, pulling Lin Mengyao into his embrace, comforting her until she was too tired to cry anymore.

"Although I still love you, I can’t accept this. I don’t want to see her, nor do I want her to appear in my sight. Only in this way can I deceive myself, thinking everything is still like before." Lin Mengyao, after crying enough, sat by the bedside and said hoarsely.

"If that can make you feel better, I’ll do it; I won’t let her appear in your sight, rest assured." Xu Ke promised.

"Don’t you think I’m being particularly unreasonable?" Lin Mengyao lifted her head, staring intensely into Xu Ke’s eyes, seeking an answer.

"No, in my heart, you have always been that adorable woman who moved me the first time I saw you. Don’t think too much; it’s late now, get some rest. If there are problems at the company that can’t be solved, just tell me, and I’ll help you." Xu Ke leaned down and kissed Lin Mengyao’s forehead.

Having always followed Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao was long accustomed to his presence. These days, living alone in this empty villa, facing a pile of company affairs every morning made her very tired. But now that Xu Ke was by her side, she felt as if she was filled with an endless source of strength again.noveldrama