"Why aren't you with your husband, son?" Carmen talking to her son on the phone. "I want to see Zhan. You promised you'd take him with you."
"It's not good for Zhan to travel, 'Mom," Yibo replied after a few moments of thought. "He's in the first month of his last trimester. I wouldn't have come out if dad hadn't radioed that Haoxuan wanted me to fix the problem at HX Enterprises." what he is referring to is the company that Haoxuan owns, but that the controlling share belongs to Mark Chao.
"I'm coming with you to the Island, son," Carmen insisted. "Oh, I miss my grandchildren in the villa, besides I want to see and talk to your husband..."
Yibo let out a sigh and was forced to agree. That afternoon Carmen came to his office. Even though it was against his heart, he couldn't possibly refuse when he learned that that Quiren who was coming with them.
Zhan looks up into the sky. Through the gap in the thick trees, he could see and hear the chopper in the air. That must be his husband. A smile appeared on his lips, and he sped off driving the pickup to the villa. He's seven months pregnant and can't ride a horse anymore.
For two months Yibo did not the island except for the past two days where Quiren himself called.
He especially had nothing to say about Yibo's treatment for him, although occasionally he saw Yibo looking away. Many worries come to Zhan's mind whenever he sees his husband like that. But he didn't want to put a veil over the change in Yibo's treatment. He loved him so much that he was ready to adapt to it.
When he arrived at the Wang Villa, the chopper was already there. He hurriedly got down and went inside. He was about to go upstairs when he glanced at the library slightly open door and saw Quiren. Zhan went back down and walk towards the library.
"Dad..."
"Zhan," Quiren greeted him with a smile. Zhan came quickly and hugged his father-in-law. "How have you been?"
"I'm fine," he replied with a smile. "Where's mom?"
"Upstairs and probably playing with two children. We're actually going to Hacienda Xiao to visit you." Quiren put his arms around Zhan shoulder and brought him to the window. "I was really worried about you, Zhan. I was really afraid that Yibo might find out about―" he couldn't finish what he was saying because the door opened wide.
"What are you afraid of me knowing, Dad?"
The two turned around at the same time. Suddenly, like someone punched Zhan in the chest at the anger on his husband's face. Although his voice was deceptively soft and calm, he knew Yibo was at his most dangerous. Like a gentle breeze before the coming of a storm. He was momentarily confused and nervous.
"Oh, nothing, Yibo," Quiren answered calmly. "I know I'm guilty of you, son, and I'm really scared..."
"Do you really have no decency at all?" Yibo said furiously. "Is it as far as this? I have kept Zhan away from you. I have learned to forgive you both and I promised myself that we will start living like a real couple." although confused by what was Yibo is saying, Zhan approached his husband and held him by the arm.
"Then there's no need to be angry, Yibo. Forgive Dad and—"
"And you?" Yibo's face was red with anger. "Don't you really have any shame or regard for Mom? Mom is just upstairs and at any moment she can see you and Dad. I won't forgive you both if something bad happens to my mother because of you!"
"W-what are you talking about?" Zhan asked his husband confused.
"Let's stop playing fools, Zhan. I tried to forget about your relationship with my own father and gave you the benefit of the doubt and another chance. But I'd rather kill you than hurt my own mother!"
Zhan eyes widened as the words registered. "Y-you're suspecting that I have an r-relationship with..." he couldn't say the words straight, he looks at Quiren with a disbelieving voice. "...Dad?"
"Shut up!" Yibo said in a restrained voice. Yibo held his husband by the arm. "Let's get out of this house before mom comes down. Many crimes had been committed for less and killing you now for having an affair with my father is justice! And right in mom's house!"
"Yibo!" Quiren couldn't believe that his son's thoughts had reached such a level. "Before you think badly, listen to me..."
Yibo was about to speak but Zhan preceded him. "Don't, Dad," Zhan said in cold fury as his eyes stared intently at his husband. He was horrified and had never been angrier in his whole life that his voice trembled. "I have been asking myself a hundred times what made me fall in love with you," he said between grinding of teeth.
"...when you're nothing but an asshole!" And in the blink of an eye, a slap landed on Yibo's face who, although shocked, tried to touch him. Zhan retreated quickly. "F— you, Wang Yibo! Try to come near me and I'll kill you myself!" After saying that, Zhan quickly turned around and left the library.
Carmen who was standing near the door was about to stop her son-in-law but Zhan almost ran out the big door of the villa.
Yibo tries to chase his husband when Carmen grabs him by the arm. "Listen to what your dad has to tell you first, Yibo," she said calmly. Yibo didn't move. His concern was divided between his mother and his husband. Did his mom hear anything?
"What should I need hear? I don't know what to think! My husband is out there in anger, and something might happen to him."
"Zhan is stronger than you thought, Yibo," said Carmen.
"Mom, please..."
"Did you really think that your father had an affair with your husband? Shame on you, Wang Yibo!" Carmen accused in a tone of mixed amusement and anger. Yibo couldn't speak. Not sure if he will feel happy that Carmen did not believe it.
"I admit I enjoyed what I did, Yibo." Quiren in a serious tone. "Until that accident. You scared me a lot. I wouldn't forgive myself if something happened to you...."
Yibo eyebrows met. "What is this? What do you want to say?"
"Zhan was in my room that early morning because your mom talked to him when Carmen made an overseas call. He was just hanging up the phone when you called. I added the endearment for the effect...."
Yibo's head felt like exploding when he heard it. In combined relief and anger at his father. He looks at his mother. "And I was so worried for you, that's-"
"Thank you so much for caring, Yibo." Carmen smiled gently and added. "And so jealous, too, with your own father. Ye of little faith!"
"I don't believe this!" Yibo wanted to be angry with his mother, but he couldn't get it out of his chest. He looked at his father. "You've been making a fool of me," he accused angrily.
"No, son. I helped you come to your senses and see for yourself how lucky you are with your husband."
Hearing what his father said, Yibo slammed the door open and rushed out. He continued to the stable and took out Shadow.
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