After her ninth miscarriage, she finally let her scumbag husband and her beloved get together.

The room was quiet, with only two bedside lamps on.

In the dim light, Xu Wantang squinted and realized that there was no one on the bed at all.

Where is Cen Yuan?

Just then, I heard the sound of water running from the bathroom.

She quickly went to the door, took a deep breath, and knocked.

"Second Brother?"

"Come in."

His low, husky voice sent shivers down your spine.

Xu Wantang raised her hand several times before steeling herself and walking into the bathroom.

They poured some water into the large bathtub, where the man, dressed in a shirt and trousers, lay half-reclined.

One hand rested on the edge of the bathtub, and the head was tilted slightly back.

Apart from the faint sound of water, all that could be heard was the sound of heavy breathing.

Xu Wantang walked to the edge of the bathtub and carefully squatted down.

"Second brother, are you alright? Do you need anything...?"

She paused, unsure of what to say or do.

Isn't it obvious what Cen Yuan needs at this moment?

Cen Yuan raised his eyes and stared at Xu Wantang. Cold water droplets rolled down the corners of his eyes, but they reflected the subtle yet burning emotions in his eyes.

"What do I need?"

Xu Wantang pursed her lips, her eyes glistening with tears.

Suddenly, ripples rose, and a lot of water spilled out, wetting her snow-white dress.

As I looked up, the man turned and leaned against the edge of the bathtub, his deep face almost touching mine.

The breath hit her face, so hot that even her breath felt warm, and the heat trickled down her cheeks.

She clutched the hem of her skirt tightly.

"Second brother, do you... know there's something wrong with the pastries?"

"Know."

"Then...then why do you still want to eat?"

Xu Wantang looked at Cen Yuan.

After a moment of eye contact, he suddenly cupped the back of her neck, lowered his head, and kissed her, displaying a domineering and forceful side he had never shown before.

Their breaths mingled, and Xu Wantang's lips were repeatedly caressed. She froze, but did not run away.

Cen Yuan parted his lips slightly, his voice restrained and husky: "Is this answer enough?"

"You...I...I..."

Xu Wantang was a little incoherent, but her heartbeat couldn't lie to her.

The last time her heart raced like this was when she realized she liked Cen Shichuan.

Now it's even worse; my heart is about to jump out of my chest.

Some feelings that I had previously ignored are now becoming clearer.

Cen Yuan gently brushed his fingertips against her neck: "When you first entered my courtyard, didn't you ever consider that I might not be a good person either?"

"..."

No!

He took care of so many women and children in the future, and did it all himself. How can he not be considered a good person?

Moreover, he is a Buddhist disciple, and he saves all beings.

Xu Wantang has been seducing her for so long, but at most she just wants to win her favor and maybe even show some bias.

I never thought it would happen...

Cen Yuan saw through her thoughts and leaned closer: "Who said I didn't restrain myself?"

"..."

Xu Wantang's eyes widened in surprise.

That means he was fully aware of her previous seduction.

Doesn't she look like a clown?

"You, you tricked me."

Xu Wantang blinked angrily and shoved him, splashing water all over their faces.

Cen Yuan remained still, letting the water droplets stream down his cheeks.

"The door is there; you can leave now."

"Let's go then."

Xu Wantang immediately stood up.

Before she could turn around, her wrist was tightened, and she was pulled back again.

Cen Yuan's eyes surged, certain emotions hovering on the edge of reason, but finally broke through. He pressed one hand against the back of Xu Wantang's head and kissed her fiercely.

Lips and teeth touched.

Xu Wantang's mind went blank for a moment, and she subconsciously shrank back, but Cen Yuan didn't give her a chance to back down.

She gradually lost strength, her body went limp, and her reactions became chaotic and erratic.

But as a married woman, her reaction was far too naive.

Cen Yuan was afraid of frightening her, and he didn't want her to be stigmatized at this time.

He closed his eyes, clenched his fist, released her, and lowered his voice.

"Got it? How about you divorce him?"

"……Um."

Xu Wantang's voice was barely audible; her mind was actually still a bit foggy.

Upon hearing the reply, Cen Yuan's eyes deepened, and he gripped the edge of the bathtub tightly with both hands to suppress a trace of desire.

"Let's go out first. I don't want anything to do with my sister-in-law right now."

"..."

Xu Wantang nodded.

It wasn't until I got up that my mind came to its senses.

She hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Actually... I'm not your sister-in-law... Ah!"

Splash... gurgle...

Before Xu Wantang could finish speaking, someone grabbed her waist from behind and pulled her directly into the bathtub.

She was immediately pressed against the edge of the bathtub, her dress clinging to her body.

Before she could react, a hot, hard body pressed against her.

The man lowered his head, his voice extremely low: "Say it again."

Xu Wantang thought that anyway, she had always hoped that Cen Yuan would help her separate from Cen Shichuan.

Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide it anymore.

"We weren't married. He lied to me with a fake certificate, but everyone knows he married me. I want a divorce, but he's trying to force me to have a child, so I..."

"So you came to me," Cen Yuan replied.

"I'm sorry, second brother, I really have no other choice. No one in the Cen family will help me."

"very good."

"what?"

"I said... Great, you came to me."

He lowered his eyes, his voice becoming a whisper, the words carrying layers of heat, only reaching between them.

Water droplets from her hair dripped onto Xu Wantang's face, making her face feel burning hot.

My whole body is burning.

As it burned, she suddenly realized something.

"Wait, you thought I was with Cen Shichuan... then why did you kiss me? This isn't..."

"Since we've already made a mistake, we're going to continue down the wrong path."

"You... um."

Her unfinished words were swallowed by the man's lips.

Finally, he braced himself against the bathtub to create distance between them, his dark pupils tinged with red.

"Go out, I can't hold back."

"..."

Seeing how hard he was enduring it, Xu Wantang wondered if the medicine Xu Chuxue had given him might have any side effects.

For example, he might have trouble with sex, or he might go crazy.

and many more.

Thinking about it, some words just popped out of my mouth without thinking.

"Actually, I can help you..."

Ah!

She regretted it as soon as she finished speaking, wishing she could scramble out of the bathtub.

But it's too late.

Soon, the sound of water came from the bathroom, along with restrained murmurs.

I don't know how much time passed.

"No more... my hand... mmm."

"The effects of the medicine haven't worn off yet," the man coaxed.

"Nonsense, you're doing this on purpose, you're such a good actor."

"Thank you for the compliment."

"..."

The moonlight rose high in the sky.

Xu Wantang lay exhausted on the bed.

Cen Yuan carried a glass of hot milk to the bedside: "I had it brought here. Drink it before you sleep."

Xu Wantang shrugged.

"My hands are too weak."

After saying that, she buried her burning face in the pillow.

My mind is filled with images of the bathroom.

The reason she and Cen Yuan didn't go all the way was... because it was exhausting.

She initially thought she was quite good at taking the lead, but in the end...

It seems she's been tricked again.

Just then, she was lifted up and warm milk was pressed against her lips.

"Drink it."

Xu Wantang, still half-asleep, took a sip: "Downstairs..."

"I'll have Ji Yan and Lin Yue handle it."

Cen Yuan pulled the blanket up for her.

Xu Wantang rubbed her eyes and asked curiously, "How did you figure out that Li Shao had a problem?"

Cen Yuan's eyes darkened: "Do you really think I investigated Li Shao because he has a problem?"

"Otherwise what?"

"Is it possible that I only looked him up because I know you like this type of man?"

"..."