“I don’t feel pressured. Even if we aren’t lovers, we’re still family, kin. Do you want to be a single mother? Have you thought about what others will say, the looks you’ll get? Have you considered everything the baby will face? You’re an adult; you can ignore those things, but the child is so young, it’s not conducive to his growth. No matter what, I’m his uncle, and I don’t want my nephew to face these rumors. Instead, you shouldn’t feel burdened. This marriage is just a formality; we can divorce anytime after the child is born.”
Xu Ke was moved to tears, unable to speak for a while, then softly said, “This isn’t fair to you.”
“Xiao Ke, I’m doing this for two reasons: one, to help you, and two, because of mom. You know, when I was in high school, while other classmates were working part-time, I already had a sports car. When others were studying hard for scholarships, I could go on adventures and travel the world. If it weren’t for mom, I wouldn’t have all this today. I love her and am grateful to her. All I have today is because of her. This little bit of help I’m giving you is nothing compared to what mom did for me. You were her greatest concern before she died. Doing this will make her happy.”
“Wan Cheng.” Xu Ke’s tears fell uncontrollably.
“Don’t think too much about it. The child will have the surname Yin and a father. Marriage is good for both you and the child. No matter what, we will always be family.”
On the night of the six-month agreement with Shen Mu, Xu Ke knew he wouldn’t come back, but she couldn’t help but reminisce about the past six months, taking a long time to fall asleep. When she woke up, she told herself it was all over, completely in the past.
