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

Xu Daikui found a table with many unfamiliar faces and a good view of Zhou Yanci's back, and sat down.

Her gaze lingered on that handsome figure, and Xu Jiaojiao would occasionally turn her head to talk to Zhou Yanci.

Zhou Yanci nodded in agreement, and occasionally a faint smile would appear on his handsome, expressionless face.

The smile was faint, yet it was enough to pierce her heart.

In my memory, he never smiled at her.

They've known each other since high school, but they haven't spoken much. Aside from a few unexpected occasions, whenever they meet, the man seems to ignore her, let alone smile at her.

If it weren't for that confused night before their wedding, when their affair was exposed by the media and then blown up by someone else to the point of no return, things would have been different.

It's impossible for them to get married.

At the time, the Zhou Group's stock price plummeted due to this incident. While Zhou's parents were running around trying to build connections and turn the tide, Zhou Yanci held a press conference and unilaterally announced that the two would get married in a month.

A flicker of secret joy crossed her mind at the time, thinking that she had misunderstood him and her sister, and that he actually liked her a little too.

But as soon as the wedding of the century was over, Zhou Yanci didn't even go to the bridal chamber. He bought a plane ticket that very night and went abroad to follow his sister.

For five years, there was no news of them.

Her dream was shattered completely.

In the first few days, she was on the verge of collapse because she couldn't accept the bad news and made many phone calls to Zhou Yanci.

All of them were unreachable.

She was probably deleted and blocked by the man.

"Dai Kui, aren't you happy that A Ci is back?"

Lost in thought, she suddenly noticed that most of the guests had left, and Xu Jiaojiao had somehow walked up to her and sat down beside her, looking at her with a warm smile.

Xu Daikui smiled and said, "I'm quite happy."

Even if she's unhappy, she'll never show it in front of Xu Jiaojiao.

"That's good. I've had a great time with Aci abroad these past few years, but I miss you a little."

Knowing that she was deliberately showing off, Xu Daikui still couldn't help but confirm it.

"Are you all together?"

Xu Daikui had heard from her stepmother that Xu Jiaojiao had gone abroad to study cardiac surgery after being heartbroken, and Zhou Yanci had gone there to pursue her dreams.

She had always been skeptical of what she was told, but now she believed it completely.

There were no dramatic misunderstandings; they were indeed together for the past five years.

"Yes, I went to England for further studies. Ah Ci was there too, and he took good care of me."

"And you? Are there many patients at the hospital?"

After asking the question, she suddenly laughed and said, "Sorry, I forgot you treat animals."

Both sisters were enrolled in medical programs by their father, who hoped they would follow in Li Xuelan's footsteps and become outstanding doctors.

Of course, Xu Guodong's hopes were all on Xu Jiaojiao, and she was just someone he gave away as a bonus to maintain his good reputation as a loving father.

For this reason, after entering medical school, Xu Daikui worked very hard every day and finally obtained her medical degree, meeting the qualification requirements for a doctor in a top-tier hospital. However, at the most crucial moment, she was replaced by the daughter of a wealthy family.

Her father offered a few symbolic words of comfort, and the matter was dropped.

Xu Jiaojiao failed her exam, and her father and stepmother prepared to spend a lot of money to send her abroad for further studies. However, in order to make a living, she chose to become a veterinarian and worked as a rehabilitation therapist at a pet hospital.

"Aci, is it over?"

After seemingly unintentionally mocking her, Xu Jiaojiao turned her gaze and stood up.

Xu Daikui looked over upon hearing the sound and saw Zhou Yanci approaching them.

"Hmm, are you going home?"

His rich and melodious voice came through.

"Yes, I want to. I came here for a welcome banquet as soon as I got back to China today. I haven't had time to go home yet. I want to see my parents."

"Okay. I'll give you a ride since it's on my way."

Seeing them so affectionate and oblivious to everyone else, Xu Daikui felt as if her feet were nailed to the spot, instantly bleeding profusely, causing her blood to congeal.

I never knew Zhou Yanci could speak so gently.

Seeing the two walk away side by side, while she was left behind like a joke, her eyes were already filled with tears.

After a while, just as she was thinking about how to slink away, Zhou Yanci's assistant, Fang Qing, came over.

"Madam, Mr. Zhou is waiting for you at the door."

Xu Daikui nodded hastily and walked away quickly, wiping away her tears with her back to the man.

That's right, Zhou Yanci hasn't mentioned divorce yet, so he'll definitely wait for her.

As they stepped outside, a black Maybach was parked across the street. Fang Qing gestured for her to get in.

When Xu Daikui saw that Fang Qing was driving, she knew that Zhou Yanci and Xu Jiaojiao must be sitting in the back seat, so she could only open the passenger door and get in.

The car drove away quickly, and the atmosphere inside froze for a moment. Xu Daikui sat in front of them, looking like an unnecessary driver.

But she is Zhou Yanci's nominal wife. If this gets out, people will laugh their heads off.

"Daikui, why do you seem so distant from us?"

Seeing that no one spoke, Xu Jiaojiao glanced at the handsome man beside her and said in a mocking tone.

Xu Daikui clenched her fists, her expression undisguised. "We weren't familiar with each other to begin with."

She left the Xu family six years ago, and since then she has never wanted to have anything to do with Xu Jiaojiao and the others.

He was not familiar with Zhou Yanci at all.

Xu Jiaojiao looked embarrassed, tossed her hair, and looked at Zhou Yanci, "After five years abroad, I really miss the local customs and culture."

"There's a British-style shop on Jin Street; I might try it sometime."

"Okay, then invite Fu Minghao and Tang Xuan along, it'll be my treat."

"Um."

The two chatted back and forth, with Fang Qing smiling throughout, while Xu Daikui stared blankly, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

They arrived at the Xu residence quickly. Xu Jiaojiao got out of the car and looked back at them, saying, "Anyway, we're all family. Mom and Dad haven't seen you in so long. Aci, why don't you and your sister come in and sit for a while?"

Xu Daikui looked at the large iron gate she hadn't set foot in for six years, her heart filled with resistance.

No one there would welcome her; she would only be subjected to open and covert humiliation if she went.

Every single thing that happened from childhood to adulthood seems to be right before my eyes.

Zhou Yanci's gaze lingered on the woman in front of him for a moment before he turned his head and said, "Let's do it another day."

"Alright, I won't insist then. See you tomorrow morning."

Xu Jiaojiao was a little disappointed, but then gave Zhou Yanci another piece of advice.

"it is good."

The car started again, and Xu Daikui guessed that Zhou Yanci was about to bring up the matter of divorce. She prepared herself and listened attentively, but instead of hearing the man's voice, his phone rang first.

After finishing the phone call, she saw the car heading towards Yushui Bay, and she quickly reminded Fang Qing.

"Please take me to Jinxiu Residential Area, thank you."

After finding out she was pregnant, she packed her bags and moved out of the empty bridal chamber.

Fang Qing looked at the president behind her with a troubled expression. Zhou Yanci looked up from his phone and said, "Listen to her."

His voice was completely flat, as if he tacitly approved of her separation.

That makes sense. They've been in different countries for five years, so it's not surprising that they'd be different and living in different houses.

Her heart began to ache terribly again.

"Leave your card number later."

Zhou Yanci suddenly spoke again.

card number?

Xu Daikui turned her head left and right to make sure the man was talking to her.

She responded with a light "Okay".

It seems that Zhou Yanci is preparing to settle his divorce settlement first.

Although she wanted to say she could leave with nothing, without taking a single penny.

But thinking of Mengmeng, and how she and her mother would be alone in the future, having money would be more secure, so she didn't refuse anymore.

She was just about to ask when they would go to complete the formalities when the car suddenly stopped. Fang Qing looked at her and said, "Madam, we've arrived at Jinxiu Residential Area."

Hearing the harsh "Madam," Xu Daikui wanted to correct him, but then a honking horn suddenly sounded behind her.

Fang Qing looked at her apologetically, "Madam, this is a no-parking zone."

His urging forced Xu Daikui to swallow the words she was about to say, and she quickly got out of the car.

Just as she regained her footing, a food delivery vehicle suddenly sped past her from the side. She couldn't dodge in time and was grazed.

Fortunately, at the critical moment, a pair of steady and strong hands supported her.