The living room was unusually quiet.
A few minutes ago, the Lu Family had been discussing poisoned fish, cancer, cursed energy, suspicious male assistant, suspicious childhood sweethearts, and brain-damaged novel plots.
Now they were waiting for a doctor.
A female doctor.
The same female doctor who had just confessed through a phone call that she wanted to ravage Lu Xie.
Life was truly unpredictable.
Lu Shu sat on the couch hugging a pillow while secretly supporting both broken legs with cursed energy.
Across from him sat Lin Mo.
Beside Lin Mo sat Lu Xie.
The three formed an awkward triangle.
Nobody spoke.
Nobody knew how to start.
Finally Lu Shu couldn’t endure it anymore.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: This atmosphere is terrible.
This living room is more uncomfortable then drinking boiling hot tea in the middle of desert.
After another minute of silence, Lu Shu finally looked toward Lin Mo.
This time seriously.
Before, he had only seen Lin Mo as some tragic novel’s protagonist.
But now he was curious.
Very curious.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: Actually, something is strange.
Very strange.
This guy should hate Sister.
Even if he doesn’t hate her, he should resent her.
At least feel wronged.
At least be angry.
At least want a divorce.
Yet after hearing that Sister has a male white moonlight, a suspicious male assistant, and a female lover…
This guy looks relieved instead.
Why?
Lu Xie also looked at Lin Mo.
She suddenly realized the same thing.
The room became quiet again.
Lin Mo felt all eyes landing on him.
He sighed.
A very tired sigh.
Then he spoke.
“I think…”
He hesitated.
“I should explain something.”
The two listeners immediately straightened.
Even Lu Shu forgot his chicken.
Wait.
There was no chicken anymore.
He forgot his pillow.
Lin Mo rubbed his forehead.
Lin Mo: “I’m truly happy that you didn’t do anything improper with your male assistant or your white moonlight.”
The living room instantly became silent.
Even Lu Xie, who had been preparing herself for anger, accusations, or a divorce demand, froze on the spot.
She stared at Lin Mo in disbelief.
This man…
After hearing that she had been in a relationship with another woman for three years…
After hearing those intimate words over the phone…
After learning that she had hidden it from him throughout their marriage…
The first thing he cared about was whether she had cheated with another man?
For a moment, Lu Xie wondered if something was wrong with his brain.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: Dog of holiness.
Does this guy have a mental problem or what?
He was cheated on.
It doesn’t matter whether it was a man or a woman.
Being cheated on is still being cheated on.
What?
Does getting cheated on by a woman make his shoulders lighter?
Does it reduce emotional damage by fifty percent?
Should there be a special certificate saying “Congratulations, your spouse cheated on you with a woman, please accept this consolation prize”?
Lu Shu felt his worldview shaking.
For the first time since reincarnating into this family, he genuinely couldn’t understand another human being.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: To be honest, after my Reverse Cursed Technique ban ends, I planned to heal him.
Whether he wanted to divorce my sister or not, whether he wanted revenge or not, I was still planning to help.
But now…
Now I think it’s better for the world not to have a fool for too long.
One less fool means a thousand less troubles.
Natural selection exists for a reason.
Lu Xie almost choked.
The corner of her mouth twitched violently.
Then Lin Mo said something nobody expected.
“Actually…
I also want a divorce.”
Silence.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: WHAT?
THE MALE LEAD WANTS A DIVORCE FIRST?
THIS IS ILLEGAL YET THE RIGHT THING TO DO, HOW CAN ThIS GUY THINK LiKE A NORMAL PERSON!!??
Lin Mo ignored him.
Or more accurately, ignored the strange expression on Lu Shu’s face.
“Two years ago, when we married, it wasn’t because of love.”
Lu Xie lowered her head.
Lin Mo continued.
“My grandmother was seriously ill.”
“She wanted to see me married before she died.”
“I didn’t had any job or enough money to start a real family so i thought of a fake marriage.”
“At that time lu xie approached me.
She wanted an husband to escape nagging about marriage from family.”
“She even gave me 100k yen month as living expenses.”
“So married Lu Xie.”
Lu Shu blinked.
That sounded surprisingly normal according to novel plot.
Then Lin Mo smiled bitterly.
“The agreement was simple.”
“A contract marriage.”
“No feelings.”
“No obligations.”
“After three years we would separate.”
Lu Xie nodded silently.
This part was true.
The marriage had always been contractual.
Then Lin Mo looked toward Lu Xie.
“I never hated you.”
“I know you never loved me.”
“I also know you never promised to love me.”
Lu Xie looked slightly uncomfortable.
For the first time, guilt appeared in her eyes.
Then Lin Mo dropped another bomb.
“Actually…”
“I’ve been preparing divorce papers for two months.”
Silence.
“I wanted to wait until after your birthday.”
“Then quietly leave.”
“No arguments.”
“No drama.”
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“I even prepared a house outside the city.”
Lu Xie stared at him.
She truly didn’t know any of this.
Then Lin Mo laughed softly.
“I just didn’t expect…”
His eyes moved toward Lu Shu.
“…that those things would be exposed today like this.”
Lu Shu scratched his head awkwardly.
Fair point.
Then something unexpected happened.
Lu Xie suddenly asked:
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
Lin Mo froze.
The room became quiet.
After a few seconds, he answered.
“Would you have listened?”
Lu Xie couldn’t answer.
Because honestly…
Probably not.
The old her definitely wouldn’t.
Seeing her silence, Lin Mo smiled again.
This time there was no bitterness.
Only acceptance.
“You were busy.”
“Your company was busy.”
“Your assistant was busy.”
“Your white moonlight was busy.”
“Your doctor girlfriend honey was busy.”
“So I didn’t want to add more work.”
The more he spoke, the more guilty Lu Xie felt.
Meanwhile Lu Shu watched the scene with fascination.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: Amazing.
This is better than television.
The husband has accepted death.
The wife has accepted confusion.
The parents have accepted unconsciousness.
Only I am still normal.
Then he paused.
Lu Shu’s thoughts: Actually no.
I have broken legs held together by cursed energy.
None of us are normal.
At that moment—
Ding dong.
The doorbell rang.
All three turned toward the entrance.
The atmosphere immediately changed.
Because everyone knew who it should be.
Doctor Tang Ning.
The woman who called Lu Xie “sweet caramel popcorn.”
The woman who wanted to celebrate with “her own peach cake.”
The woman who caused Li Qing to faint.
Footsteps approached the door.
For some reason—
Lin Mo looked nervous.
Lu Xie looked embarrassed.
And Lu Shu looked excited.
Very excited.
Because his instincts told him something important.
Today’s chaos wasn’t over yet.
Not even close.
Chapter End