Qin Yu could not accept the possibility that his Wu-wu had lied to him.
That would drive him insane.
But now it was almost nine o’clock.
Yet he still couldn’t see Wen Wu anywhere.
The nightgown he had warmed in his arms lay quietly clenched in his hand.
But in the end, it wasn’t Wen Wu.
It could only temporarily ease the pain of longing.
His head began to ache violently again.
Separation anxiety filled him with unease and panic.
He hurriedly picked up the phone beside the table and video-called the contact labeled “Kiss-kiss Wife.”
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
Watching the screen repeatedly show no answer, Qin Yu’s fingers trembled uncontrollably in pain and confusion.
Why won’t you answer?
Wu-wu… did you lie to me?
Realizing Wen Wu might never come back, his fingers loosened unconsciously.
The nightgown he had held like a treasure fell to the floor.
He didn’t want to admit the reality that Wu-wu didn’t want him anymore.
But every sign now showed that Wen Wu truly had abandoned him.
Yet he was unwilling to accept it.
He had finally found his treasure.
Even if he died, he would never let Wen Wu leave him.
At worst—
He would destroy everyone she cared about.
Then she would only be able to rely on him.
And he would protect Wu-wu well, letting her depend on him for the rest of her life.
“Miss has really stayed quiet in the room this whole time?”
“No crying or fussing?”
Wen Cheng stared at the tightly shut door.
He felt something strangely wrong, but couldn’t pinpoint what.
He looked at the maid holding a tray.
The lunch and water were untouched.
“Sir, Miss stayed in her room all morning. She didn’t eat breakfast or lunch.”
Hearing his beloved daughter skipped two meals, Wen Cheng panicked.
“Baby girl, Dad apologizes.”
“I shouldn’t have yelled at you yesterday.”
“Open the door and eat something.”
No matter how he spoke, no sound came from inside.
Just as he was about to have a servant unlock the door—
Someone came downstairs.
Seeing his wife, Wen Cheng rushed to her like he’d found his backbone.
“Wife, our daughter won’t talk to me—”
Before he finished, she glared at him.
“You — don’t you know Wu-wu’s temper?”
“She looks soft, but she’s very stubborn. If she’s set on Qin Yu, do you think you can stop her?”
“But that man doesn’t deserve her!”
“Our daughter’s health is fragile. We raised her carefully — that lunatic will kill Wu-wu!”
Normally Wen Cheng never dared oppose his wife.
But this time he was unusually stubborn.
Seeing this, she stopped arguing and gently knocked on Wen Wu’s door.
Her voice was soft and loving.
“Wu-wu, can Mom come in and talk for a bit?”
“Don’t listen to your father.”
Hearing her mother’s voice, Wen Wu knew this was her chance to leave later.
Since childhood, anything Mom agreed to — Dad could only accept.
She walked over and opened the door slightly.
“Mom…”
After Mother Wen entered, Father Wen tried to follow, but the mother and daughter mercilessly shut the door in his face.
Mother Wen pulled the girl to sit on the sofa.
Seeing her slightly swollen eyes, she knew the child had secretly cried.
She sighed helplessly.
She understood her daughter’s personality too well.
There was no way to stop the two of them from being together.
“Wu-wu, have you taken your medicine on time?”
“How does your heart feel?”
“Don’t be angry at Dad. He’s doing it for your own good.”
“You just came back from abroad — you don’t fully understand people in high society.
Especially Qin Yu… he…”
She disliked speaking ill of others, but Qin Yu was indeed extreme.
And now he was involved with her daughter.
“Mom, I know you and Dad care about me.
But I really like Qin Yu.
It may sound unbelievable to you, but I just like him.
We like each other.
It has nothing to do with time — only that we found the right person.”
“I know his personality is different from normal people.
He’s insecure, irritable.
If he can’t see me, he panics.”
“But Mom…”
“I’m not afraid.”
“I like him like this.”
“I spent years abroad recovering. Even though you visited often, I still felt lonely.
But the day I met Qin Yu — the way he depended on me made me happy.”
Seeing the sparkle in her daughter’s eyes when mentioning Qin Yu, Mother Wen’s eyes reddened.
Knowing she couldn’t persuade her, she stopped.
“Have the servants bring food in. I’ll talk to your father.”
“Mom supports you being with the person you like. If one day you feel wronged or stop loving him, come home. Dad and Mom will always be your strongest support.”
She rubbed the girl’s hair and left.
“Mom… I want to call Qin Yu. He must be anxious.”
She smiled gently.
“Alright. Eat first. I’ll have your phone brought to you.”
Outside the room, she became serious again.
“Wen Cheng.”
Whenever she used his full name, he knew it was serious trouble.
“Come downstairs with me.”
“But Wu-wu—”
“Aunt Song, prepare a new meal for Miss and give her phone back.”
Hearing that, Wen Cheng objected—
“Don’t—”
“Hmm?”
One soft syllable silenced him instantly.
He lowered his head and followed his wife downstairs.
The maid delivered lunch and returned Wen Wu’s phone before leaving.
The girl ignored the food and hurriedly picked up the phone.
She video-called Qin Yu.
No answer.
Her brows furrowed.
She called again.
Still unanswered — worry filled her eyes.
After believing Wen Wu had abandoned him, Qin Yu’s eyes became dark and terrifying.
He picked up the fallen nightgown.
A deep obsession flashed in his gaze.
Wu-wu…
You forced me to do this.