Chapter 1207: Chapter 1207: Better to End the Pain Quickly

The emotions from a year ago surged back like a tide, a mix of sweetness, bitterness, and everything in between.

Even though there were many truths she hadn’t figured out yet, she no longer wanted to pursue them. She just wanted to live a quiet life with Xiaobao and An’an.

Xu Chaomu propped her chin, looking at Xiaobao in the crib.

Beneath the covers, Xiaobao was sleeping peacefully, not moving at all, incredibly adorable.

After tidying up the living room, Shen Chi pushed open the bedroom door and whispered, “Is he asleep?”

“Mm.” Xu Chaomu then stood up.

She walked out of the bedroom, heading towards the bathroom.

“Mr. Shen, make yourself at home. If you want to sleep with Xiaobao, you’ll have to put in the effort. If you don’t want to sleep with Xiaobao, then go book a hotel room outside,” Xu Chaomu said indifferently.

“Is that so?” Shen Chi approached.

He wore a mischievous smile on his face as he blocked her path, cornering her against the wall.

“What if I said I want to sleep with you?” Shen Chi narrowed his eyes, looking at her with ill intentions.

“You can try,” Xu Chaomu replied curtly, her tone laced with a warning, her gaze cold.

“Why so serious?” Shen Chi stroked her cheek, “I need to get going. After you bathe, get some early rest. Good night.”

The two of them were very close, and he gazed at her tenderly.

Xu Chaomu lifted her eyelids. Going back?

“It’s the end of the year; there’s a lot to do at the company. You and Xiaobao behave,” Shen Chi patted her cheek, “I’ll come again another day.”

“You…” Xu Chaomu moved her lips, wanting to speak, but then she swallowed her words.

“It’s okay, it’s just over two hours by car.”

After saying that, Shen Chi caressed Xu Chaomu’s face, reluctant to leave.

As he was about to depart, he lowered his head, took her face in his hands, and kissed her passionately on the lips.

She had applied light makeup that night, her lips scented with faint lipstick–very fragrant.

His kisses rained down on her lips, initially just pressing against her red lips, then his tongue pried open her lips and teeth.

“Mmm…” Xu Chaomu’s face flushed, her legs suddenly weak.

The kisses of this man, whether dominant or tender, were always skillful, leaving her feeling weak all over, and she could only hook her hands around his waist.

As she drew closer to him, she could smell the familiar, pleasant scent of grass and wood on him, steadying and solid.

He pressed her against his chest, kissing and entangling with her passionately.

Since she had left him, it was always he who took the initiative. Even so, they hadn’t kissed often.

Most of the time, she resisted fiercely, and Shen Chi didn’t get his way.

This time, Shen Chi distinctly felt Xu Chaomu was much more compliant, retracting her sharp claws. The gentler she was, the more delighted he became, pressing her against the wall, deepening their kiss.

Their kisses were fervent and prolonged, the heavy breathing resonating in the secluded corner, exceptionally intimate.

Shen Chi knew she was being considerate because today was Xiaobao’s birthday.

Of course, if he wanted to kiss her, she couldn’t resist.

Although it was somewhat beastly of him, his intention was still to win her back…

After what felt like an eternity of kissing, he finally released her when she could hardly breathe.

“Mumu, aren’t you going to fulfill Xiaobao’s birthday wish? This is his very first birthday wish.”

“…” Xu Chaomu glared at him, resentment in her eyes. In her heart, Shen Chi at this moment was like a scheming wolf.

I don’t know how many times Shen Chi taught Xiaobao behind my back. It must have been hard for him!

“Then, you can go to the orphanage when you have time,” Xu Chaomu said indifferently.

“…” Shen Chi’s mouth twitched, and he feigned ignorance again.

“If you don’t leave now, it’ll be midnight by the time you get home,” Xu Chaomu said.

“How heartless,” Shen Chi murmured as he stroked her face, looking down at her.

She did not look at him but instead lowered her eyelids.

“I’m leaving,” said Shen Chi. He still couldn’t bear to leave her, his slender fingers gently caressing her face.

After a long time, he finally let go of her reluctantly and turned to put on his coat from the hanger.

When he left, she did not see him out. He felt somewhat helpless, closed the door for her, and took one more glance at her before leaving.

Ever since he had found her, it had always been him who took the initiative. Although he had grown accustomed to it, he couldn’t help but feel disconsolate.

It was as if no matter how much he did, she would never turn back.

When he reached the ground floor, he looked up at the building but saw nothing. The windows were tightly shut, and light was casting shadows on the curtains.

The wind outside was strong, making the glass windows of the complex rattle. He put his hands in his pockets, looked up for a while, then silently walked away.

Xu Chaomu had been leaning against the wall all this time. She knew when Shen Chi left, and she heard the door close.

She heard the noises but did not move.

Her mind was in turmoil. Tonight, just as Xiao Mo had said, she probably wouldn’t be able to sleep at all.

Xiaobao was her biological son, which also meant that he was Shen Chi’s biological son.

But she had no desire to return to the Shen Family. She always remembered what she had said to Zhou Ran.

Zhou Ran had told her: “You claim to hate me so much, yet you stayed with Achi. Don’t you think you’re kind of a joke?”

That time, Zhou Ran slapped her. It was the only time she’d been hit in her life.

If someone else had hit her, Shen Chi would have hit them back for her, but he was powerless when Zhou Ran hit her.

Yes, she was indeed a joke.

Xiaobao’s blood carried the lineage of the Shen Family, and likewise, he was also Zhou Ran’s biological grandson.

Not only could she not avenge her mother, but she had also given a child to the Shen Family. She really was like a joke…

Since Shen Chi never knew he had a son, let him never know.

She knew he would never do anything to Zhou Ran. If she didn’t step back, Shen Chi would be the one to suffer.

Like that time before her premature labor when she had an argument with Zhou Ran. Shen Chi found the audio evidence in her desk, but he wasn’t willing to listen to her explanation even for a moment.

She took a large step back, but it was… futile.

In the future, he would have his own children. As for Xiaobao, she wouldn’t let him recognize Shen Chi.

In a couple of days, she would take Xiaobao to the hospital to check their blood again.

The wall was cold to the touch. Xu Chaomu sorted things out slowly. She did not regret her decisions; a short pain was better than a long one. This way, it was better for everyone.

But no matter what, she was very happy because she had gotten her baby back.

The night’s moonlight was cool as water, the wind outside howling. Xu Chaomu slowly stood up from the wall and walked towards the bathroom.

She filled the bathtub with hot water, and in the rising steam, she submerged herself in the water.

Under the pale moonlight, tree shadows swayed. A gust of wind sent leaves fluttering down from the treetops, spiraling slowly to the ground.

Shen Chi turned on the music, and the black Maybach gradually blended into the night.