After five years of a cold marriage, I can no longer hide the child I secretly gave birth to.

In the fifth year of their marriage, Zhou Yanci returned to China.

She was told this news by her sister-in-law, Zhou Yingying.

She and Zhou Yanci had known each other for ten years and been married for five.

He originally intended to marry her bright and beautiful half-sister, but in the end, he married her by a twist of fate.

On their wedding day, the older sister left the country heartbroken. Zhou Yanci immediately bought a plane ticket and went abroad after her, and now... he's finally back.

Sister-in-law, everyone's here to welcome Second Brother back. Why aren't you here yet?

Seeing that she hadn't replied for a long time, Zhou Yingying sent several more messages to urge her.

Lost in thought, Xu Daikui replied that she would be there soon, then looked at her daughter who was drawing obediently on the drawing board.

"Mengmeng, Mommy has to go out for a bit now. Be a good girl and stay home. I'll have Aunt Jiajia come over to keep you company later, okay?"

She figured that the first thing Zhou Yanci would do upon returning to China was to finalize the divorce proceedings with her.

Even if he can't care about it now, the Zhou family will force him to leave.

She was never the daughter-in-law that Zhou's parents preferred.

Hearing her mother's voice, Xu Meng raised her head, blinked her bright eyes, nodded, and then wrote a sentence in her notebook.

"Mom, come home soon."

Five years ago, after Zhou Yanci left, Xu Daikui discovered she was pregnant. It was a month before their wedding; they had been drugged and slept with by someone, and that's how she got pregnant.

Everyone thought that she had used that drug to climb the social ladder by any means necessary, and even Zhou Yanci thought so, which is why he completely loathed and abandoned her.

She had tried to explain to the Zhou family before, but no one believed her at all.

They also blamed her for Zhou Yan's abrupt departure abroad without saying goodbye, and were very dissatisfied with her. As a result, she didn't dare to tell the Zhou family about her pregnancy.

After the child was born and turned a little over a year old, doctors diagnosed her with congenital aphasia, saying she would probably never be able to speak again. Xu Daikui became even more reluctant to reveal the child's background.

No family could bear to have a child born with a disability, especially if the mother was disliked and had a tarnished reputation.

Moreover, that was the Zhou family, a renowned financial dynasty in Beijing.

She reached out and tenderly stroked Xu Meng's fluffy hair, then changed into a light nude-colored dress, applied a touch of makeup, and set off for the Zhou family manor.

Upon arriving at the door, she sent a text message to Xie Jia, her best friend, asking her to help take care of Xu Meng.

"Who are you?"

As Xu Daikui walked to the front of the manor, Uncle Liu, the gatekeeper, looked her over with a surprised expression and scrutinized her carefully from head to toe.

Her dress was of ordinary material, she had a quiet and well-behaved appearance, fair and delicate skin, and brown hair that cascaded down her waist; she was clearly a very ordinary girl.

He doesn't remember the Zhou family having any relatives or guests with that name.

Xu Daikui was not surprised by his reaction, as she did not visit the manor often.

She visited once before the wedding, and once after Zhou Yanci went abroad.

That time, however, she was forcibly dragged into a car by the Zhou family's bodyguards and taken to the manor. After being scolded by Zhou's parents, she was forcibly sent out by the bodyguards like trash.

It's normal that the housekeeper here doesn't recognize her.

She smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, I am Xu Daikui. I've come to see Zhou Yanci."

She knew that even if she didn't go to him today, the man would eventually come knocking on her door and divorce her.

It wouldn't be good if I ran into Mengmeng again.

She didn't want him to take Mengmeng away, nor did she want to see his disdainful look, and she certainly didn't want to use the child to bind him.

It would be better if she came over on her own initiative.

Besides, she had once loved him deeply, secretly harboring a crush since high school. Ten years of unforgettable love meant that she should part ways with dignity.

It wasn't really his fault that Zhou Yanci didn't love her.

Upon hearing the mention of Xu, Butler Liu immediately remembered that their second young master had an unpleasant wife.

He awkwardly touched his nose and opened the door for her. "I was blind. Please come in."

Regardless of whether she was well-liked or not, her status was undeniable, and Butler Liu dared not neglect her.

Upon entering the manor, Xu Daikui was somewhat disoriented, but she could faintly hear bursts of laughter and cheerful conversation.

She followed the sound little by little and finally saw a patch of green grass.

The welcoming banquet was a grand affair, with all of Zhou's prominent relatives in attendance. She immediately spotted the man sitting in the most conspicuous seat, surrounded by admirers.

Tall and slender, dressed in a dark black suit, he exuded a cool and noble aura, sitting in the main seat.

His face was serene, his eyes were deep-set, his lips were bright red, and his short, tousled hair shone brightly in the sunlight, giving him a warm glow.

Sitting next to him was a woman in a flowing red dress, with elegant, wavy hair and a sophisticated and radiant aura; she was his nominal older sister.

They are such a handsome couple, it's a real treat for the eyes.

I knew it would turn out this way.

She saw the post on WeChat Moments by Zhou Yanci's friend Fu Minghao on her way here.

Welcome back home, brother.

His photo showed this table full of people.

"Hey, sister-in-law, why are you so late?"

Fu Minghao had just finished using the restroom when he saw Xu Daikui standing silently behind the crowd, watching.

He quickly spoke up loudly, his voice cutting through the crowd of onlookers.

"Make way, everyone, the protagonist's wife is here today."

The lover and the main character are in a chaotic situation. He's quite curious to see how his good brother with his icy demeanor will handle such a shocking scene.

After hiding for five years, I can't keep hiding any longer, can I?

Therefore, he shouted especially loudly.

Xu Daikui was caught off guard by his shout, especially now that everyone had turned to look at her and even made way for her to reach Zhou Yanci.

Isn't this embarrassing for Zhou Yanci?

She knows that the one who isn't loved is the mistress, and she is the one who is superfluous now.

She originally intended to come quietly, finish her business, and leave quietly.

I didn't mean to cause him any trouble.

Sure enough, she looked over cautiously and met Zhou Yanci's deep gaze. The man even frowned slightly.

Under the intense gazes of the crowd, Xu Daikui bit her lip lightly and walked towards the golden-and-jade-like man in front of her, feigning nonchalance.

"A farewell banquet, welcome back to China."

Regardless, seeing his face at this moment still stirred a flicker of joy in her heart, even though she was facing such an embarrassing situation.

"Please sit down."

Zhou Yanci withdrew his gaze, his tone indifferent.

Xu Daikui could clearly sense his aloofness and indifference towards her. She lowered her eyes, preparing to find an inconspicuous corner to wait for him to finish eating.

Seeing her turn around, Fu Minghao immediately stepped closer, not wanting to miss out on the trouble. "Sister-in-law, go sit next to Old Zhou. You're his lawfully wedded wife. If you leave, what will people think?"

Attending her husband's welcome dinner, the wife sat at another table while the lover sat at the head table. If things really continue to develop in this direction, tomorrow's entertainment headlines will surely tear Zhou Yanci to shreds.

"No need, I'll just sit there."

With his mother on one side and Xu Jiaojiao on the other, it seemed inappropriate for Zhou Yanci to drive either of them away.

After all, they were the people Zhou Yanci cherished most.

Seeing her turn and leave, Fu Minghao was no longer interested in watching the show, and feeling that something was off, he immediately looked at Zhou Yanci, "You, do you think this makes sense?"

The latter gazed at that slender figure for a moment, then looked away, saying, "It's not important."