Phi-Fic Chapter 167 Isn't that just... faking death?
Chapter 167 Isn't that just... faking death?
Jiang Qin thought she was already disappointed enough in the man in front of her.
But in that instant, she realized that she had underestimated Horstley.
In that instant, she seemed to suddenly understand again. So it was true, he really did like Li Xueqian, he really did, he had always treated her as a substitute, a substitute for four years.
That's why most young masters his age have their own children. How could he not want children?
It turns out, he simply didn't want the child she was carrying. If it were Li Xueqian's child, he would have gladly accepted it, but because she was occupying the title of his wife.
So, he told her that he and she wouldn't have children. When he said that, he actually wanted her to fake a pregnancy so he could bring his beloved child to her to raise, right?
As for why he's been avoiding divorce lately, is that the reason?
Because they were afraid the old man would be unhappy and unable to accept it, they felt that the above method was more effective, better for him, and better for Li Xueqian's reputation. As for her, Jiang Qin...
From beginning to end, he only used her as a tool to benefit Horsley.
"Qinqin...!"
When Qiu Huilan entered the house, she was also startled and her brows furrowed. She then let go of Jiang Qin's hand.
Jiang Qin suddenly strode away, startling Qiu Huilan, who quickly called to the person next to her.
"Go and keep an eye on the second young mistress! Go now!"
"It's the old lady!" Several maids and bodyguards quickly came out and chased after Jiang Qin.
"Second Young Madam, please slow down!"
Besides the old lady and Jiang Qin, Huo Sili himself was also clearly surprised and unable to accept it.
But everything happened so suddenly—
The door was suddenly pushed open and slammed against the wall.
Li Xueqian suddenly blurted out something about obstetrics and gynecology and pregnancy.
With his back to the door, Horstley frowned. In the midst of the chaos, he suddenly heard a multitude of footsteps.
And Jiang Qin is among them.
Seeing her face instantly lose color and her eyes lose their light, he felt a sudden, overwhelming panic.
He wanted to explain, but he was met with surprised and shocked looks from everyone. And in his sight, he saw the old lady's frail and incredulous face with her brows furrowed.
In critical moments, time is of the essence.
Horstley believed he understood this principle well enough.
But when it really came down to this emotional moment...
He discovered that his previous keen sense of timing in business was completely ineffective.
He hesitated to speak, and when he saw her turn around, his open mouth failed to utter a sound.
I truly experienced what it means to be completely lost and bewildered.
"Sleeper!"
Just as Huo Sili was about to chase after her, Li Xueqian, who was lying on the hospital bed with a pale face, spoke up again.
Horst turned around, his gaze as cold as the dead of winter.
Snapped--!
Qiu Huilan raised her hand and slapped Huo Sili hard across the face.
"You brat! I think you've gone mad!"
His face should have been burning with pain, but at that moment, Horst felt nothing.
"Grandma, please make way, I need to find Qinqin..."
He turned to leave.
Qiu Huilan raised her other hand and slapped him hard.
With a booming voice, he roared, "Looking for Qinqin? You dare to challenge me?!"
"Guards, stop the second young master!"
Qiu Huilan was furious, but she couldn't help but sigh that it was fortunate that her illness was almost cured because her Qinqin had found a good doctor. Otherwise, she would have fainted from anger today.
Thinking of this, Qiu Huilan couldn't help but feel even more sorry for Jiang Qin, and gradually became utterly disappointed in her grandson.
But to her surprise, Horstley said firmly, "Grandma, it's not what you just heard..."
Listen to this, listen to this, isn't this the typical statement of a scumbag?
At this moment, Qiu Huilan was furious. How could she possibly think that Huo Sili was not making excuses, but was seriously explaining?
These words only made her feel more angry and disappointed.
"Hosley, even now, do you still want to lie to Grandma?! What did she just say?"
Qiu Huilan grew angrier the more she thought about it. Pointing at Li Xueqian on the hospital bed, she shouted angrily at Huo Sili—
"Hosley, how have I raised you all these years? How have you become such an irresponsible person?! If you like this woman, tell me! You're married now, do you know what you're doing?!"
Hosley frowned, opened his mouth as if to speak, but couldn't utter a sound.
When a person is too anxious, they may lose their voice.
However, Hosley never imagined that one day he, who had witnessed countless grand occasions, would face such a situation.
He froze when he realized he couldn't make a sound.
Qiu Huilan, who was still outputting, did not notice Huo Sili's abnormality. It was only at this moment that Huo Sili finally realized something, and then a sad smile appeared on his thin lips.
Some relationships, once exhausted, will inevitably lead him astray, no matter how hard he tries to avoid them. Fate will still make him slip up.
But isn't it a bit much to force this weakness onto him?
"Hey, Horsley! Horsley!"
"I'm sorry, Madam, Second Young Master, we couldn't stop them..."
Downstairs, Jiang Qin was already in the car. She really wanted the car to drive away, anywhere would be fine, but in the end she didn't.
He just sat there quietly, covering his face with his hands, trying to calm himself down.
She couldn't get agitated; she had to stay calm. But how could she stay calm in that instant?
Li Xueqian is pregnant. If her child is born, it probably won't survive, right?
She couldn't resist his power; to him, killing an unborn child was just a matter of a word.
In the current situation, he might even kill her.
After all, once a person dies, their household registration is cancelled. According to the law, the marriage will be automatically dissolved, and the divorce certificate will be automatically invalidated.
After being "heartbroken" for a while, he married Li Xueqian. Those who knew the truth, looking at Li Xueqian's face, might say that he was still thinking about his past love and that he was a good man.
So what should she do, what should she do, to protect herself and her child?
How can we give life to those who cannot live? Jiang Qin's mind was filled with countless thoughts when suddenly, an idea popped into her head.
Yes, let those who cannot live live.
Isn't that just faking death?