Chapter 859: Chapter 858: Scumbag

Wu Lihong had long settled down elsewhere, and Madame Zhou had heard these words countless times over the years, even Wufu had mentioned it many times. She had actually considered this possibility herself and had prepared for it, keeping a faint hope alive at the same time.

But hearing Wu Lihong personally confirm the truth shattered Madame Zhou’s heart, it was like being sliced with a knife, bleeding profusely, feeling as if the sky were falling.

Regardless of who she is, a woman hopes her beloved will be undivided in their affection; Madame Zhou was no exception, she was just an ordinary person in this mortal world.

Back then, the two pledged lifelong commitment, and he had clearly written her a Marriage Certificate, made promises to her, yet in a blink, he married another woman, bore children with her. What did that make her? What did that make Wufu?

“You said it was arranged by the family, so you married another woman and had both sons and daughters. What about us? Mr. Wu, what about me and Wufu?” Madame Zhou asked with a bitter smile: “Where do you place the two of us? What is the purpose of your return this time?”

Wu Lihong said: “Don’t worry, I won’t abandon you two. I will bring you back, and have Wufu recognized by the family. After all, she is my daughter, isn’t she?”

“In what capacity will you bring us back?” Madame Zhou looked at him in inquiry.

Wu Lihong’s face froze, slightly embarrassed as he said: “Madame, you are in my heart, distinct from anyone else. All these years, I’ve never forgotten you. Rest assured, I’ll treat you well, compensate you two properly, and find her a worthy husband.”

These words were clearly evasive, avoiding Madame Zhou’s question.

Madame Zhou was not foolish, and hearing this, her heart felt cold, releasing his hand.

“Madame,” Wu Lihong felt guilty, as he should, being gone for so many years.

Madame Zhou forced a smile: “Since you have important matters to attend to, you should go handle them first. Business is urgent. Wufu is not at home now; if I return to Huayang there’s nothing much, there’s a hot spring on the estate, the scenery is nice, and I want to stay a while longer.”

“Madame, don’t be this way.” Wu Lihong frowned, saying: “You’ve always been understanding, can’t you consider it from my perspective? Can’t you forgive me? I truly didn’t intend to hurt you, but what happened back then, I had no choice! Should I have become a disobedient son and angered my grandfather to death?”

Madame Zhou’s heart ached.

“Mr. Wu, you should go back now!” Madame Zhou turned away, directing Qiu Xiang: “Show the master out.”

Qiu Xiang immediately said: “Master, let me escort you out of the estate.”

Wu Lihong’s brow furrowed tightly, could it be that Madame’s nature had turned resolute as well? She was never supposed to be this way, having always been gentle. How could she contradict his intentions? She should have considered him, how could she show such stubbornness? Had he indulged her too much these past few days?

He felt some displeasure, but seeing her fragile face and remembering her living a solitary life with their daughter with so many years of waiting softened his heart. He gently said: “Madame, you stay here, and I’ll come back to pick you up in a few days, how about it?”

Madame Zhou said nothing.

Wu Lihong sighed, turned around, and walked out quickly disappearing beyond the door.

Madame Zhou took two steps after him, but ultimately only leaned against the door frame, full of melancholy as she watched his silhouette fade away.

Tears rushed forth; unable to hold them back, Madame Zhou turned and went back to her room, crying.