Tokyo: Starting with taking on his wife's debts

The gist is: She's a lonely, divorced single woman, extremely weak and helpless. She would never dare to compete with anyone for affections, and all she wants is for Xiuming to be there for her when she's lonely and isolated. Ideally, she'd like Xiuming to stand up for her like he stands up for Riko when she's being bullied... blah blah...

"Okay, I understand. You handle things on your end. Give me a call when you think it's ready, and I'll come back."

Hideaki hung up the phone before Umezu Midori could say anything more.

According to what Midori Umezu said, Sophia's mother has already accepted me as her son-in-law, and she sees things very clearly. She's just worried that her silly daughter will be bullied here, and her worries are justified!

Xiuming's beliefs have remained consistent; he is a devoted family man and a good husband.

Aside from Riko, I don't care about the others fighting to the death... It's so much easier to just pamper Riko, she's the most considerate, the gentlest, and the most obedient.

Of course, the same principle of not being able to repay a beautiful woman's kindness also applies to Xiuming. He doesn't want his overflowing emotions to become too hypocritical, and he also hopes that everything will develop in a positive direction.

Therefore, we must do our best to prevent any irreparable mistakes from occurring.

Take a life, for example. Once someone dies, there's no way to bring them back to life, so you can't let something like that happen to the woman beside you because of your own actions.

Sofia's mother had just undergone surgery and was too weak to withstand intense emotional fluctuations. If everyone gathered in the ward at this time, it would be difficult to control the situation, as the more people there were, the more complicated the situation would become.

He wasn't worried at all about Ayako's plan to attack the ward.

In fact, among all the women, she was the most insecure and lacked self-esteem, even less so than Riko. All the little fangs she showed were just to prevent others from bullying her.

On the other side, after hanging up the phone, Midori Umezu didn't want to go into the ward. Faced with Sophia's mother's pleading look, she sat at the ward door and chatted with her through the crack in the door.

Sofia's mother didn't want outsiders to hear about her family's "shameful affairs," so she didn't make any direct requests. Umezu Midori then pretended to be clueless and started chatting idly.

In less than ten minutes, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor echoed in the hallway, crisp, calm, and rhythmic.

Just hearing the voice, I subconsciously picture a pair of long legs in high heels, swinging as they move.

This reminded Midori Umezu of a chaebol female CEO walking towards the conference room, giving her a sense of déjà vu, as if she were about to hold a criticism meeting in a fit of anger.

coming!

Umezu Midori was secretly delighted and quickly turned around, only to be stunned for a moment.

Ayako wore the business suit she had carefully designed and never worn before, which she would wear after starting her company.

The outer layer was a perfectly tailored, crisp white shirt, left unbuttoned and casually draped over her shoulders. Underneath was a dark blue silk vest with a deep V-neck that accentuated her already impressive bust.

As she moved, the snow-white skin at the V-neckline rippled like milk being shaken in a glass.

The bottom was a pair of high-waisted, slightly flared trousers in the same dark blue color, made of a wool blend with a very good drape. The fabric flowed smoothly and infinitely from the rounded, firm thighs to the feet. This was perhaps the exaggerated description of having legs that seemed to last all the time.

A pair of dark blue stiletto heels with pointed toes exuded aggression, and on her wrist was an expensive metal watch, making her stand out.

Her long black hair was gathered at the back of her head and clipped into an elegant bun with a matching dark blue crystal hair clip. Her small ears, smooth forehead and fair neck were all exposed, and there were two sapphire studs the size of half a fingernail on her earlobes.

She wore almost no makeup, only lightly drawing her slender eyebrows and applying a little lip balm to her lips, which were almost pressed into a line.

Ayako had a black wool trench coat slung over her arm; it looked like she had taken it off immediately after getting off the elevator.

As she walked over with a gust of wind, Midori Umezu subconsciously swallowed.

With her figure and looks, even if a man is extremely jealous, he would still tolerate it, right?

Besides, she's just a little possessive, which only makes her love seem more genuine... I really hate her lewd figure and outfit; I wonder where she bought it... I'll try to get her to tell me, and I'll go buy a set too, one that looks much better than hers... So annoying...

Umezu Midori, secretly feeling depressed, completely forgot that her own figure was not much different from Ayako's because of Ayako's figure-hugging outfit.

Ayako's high heels were eight centimeters high, and when she walked up to Midori Umezu, who had just stood up, she was almost a head taller than her.

"Hmph~" Ayako raised her fair chin slightly, looked down at Umezu Midori with a smug expression, and said coolly, "Feeling inferior? Get lost, Hideaki belongs to me alone."

Umezu Midori wanted to retort with, "You try saying that to Riko if you dare," but then she thought of Sophia's mother waiting for her in the hospital room and immediately became expectant.

"Come in with me!" Umezu Midori ignored Ayako's attack, quickly turned her face towards the door of the ward to avoid being seen by Ayako suppressing a laugh, then pushed open the ward door and walked in, saying, "Auntie, Ayako is here, why don't you talk to her!"

With a smile on her face, Midori Umezu sat on the edge of the cot, looking like she was watching a show.

Ayako stood frozen at the door of the ward.

Just now, Midori Umezu told her on the phone that Sofia's mother is in the hospital.

But her purpose in coming here was to find Sophia; she hadn't considered talking to her mother.

Her imagined scenario was that when she suddenly arrived, Hideaki, Riko, Chieko, Sophia, and Midori Umezu would be in the ward taking care of the patient, and she would then subtly suggest that they come out and speak, as if she were about to expose something.

Ayako put herself in others' shoes; she believed they would definitely come out to take care of the patient's feelings.

At this point, you'll have the upper hand. You can then put pressure on Sophia, mock Riko, and intimidate Chieko—it's perfect.

“Miss Ayako, hello, I am Sophia’s mother,” Sophia’s mother said, propping herself up as if to get out of bed to greet someone. Suddenly, her face turned pale and she gasped, but she still tried to get out of bed.

Umezu Midori almost jumped up, took a step forward, and held her shoulder, saying, "Auntie, you just had surgery, please don't move around too much..."

"No, Miss Ayako's visit is an honor for me. Even if my newly transplanted kidney were to fail, I would still have to kowtow to her... Ouch..."

As Sofia's mother spoke, she lifted the blue blanket, revealing that the hem of her blue and white striped hospital gown was rolled up around her abdomen, exposing a large piece of gauze wrapped around her waist.

Chapter 202 Ayako...

Ayako's shoulders trembled. She threw the trench coat she was carrying on the ground, ran to the bedside, and held Sophia's mother's shoulder, saying with a bewildered and nervous expression, "Auntie, is there some misunderstanding between us? Please don't do this, okay? I can't bear the responsibility..."

“You’re a good girl…” Sophia’s mother, supported by Ayako, slowly lay back down on the hospital bed. Then, grasping Ayako’s hand, she said with tears in her eyes, “My silly daughter Sophia, I’m so sorry…”

Ayako was taken aback. She thought that since Sophia didn't know that Hideaki was married and a womanizer, then her mother must not know either. But why would she say that?

Ayako subconsciously turned her eyes to Umezu Midori, who was looking at her with pursed lips and even nodded slightly.

Ayako blurted out, "You knew all along?"

“My good-for-nothing, silly daughter, I’m so sorry…” Sophia’s mother nodded slightly, a tear sliding down her cheek. She gripped Aya’s hand tightly and continued, “I only have this one daughter. You can hit me, scold me, but please don’t make things difficult for my daughter, please…”

Sofia's mother was sobbing uncontrollably.

Ayako turned pale with fright and hurriedly pulled out a dark blue silk handkerchief to wipe away her tears, saying, "Auntie, please don't do this. I didn't make things difficult for your daughter. We haven't even spoken to each other, we've never even met, and I don't even know her."

At this moment, she finally realized that she had been tricked by Midori Umezu. She was both anxious and angry, but worried that Sophia's mother's condition would worsen. She didn't care about settling scores with Midori Umezu and just wanted to leave the ward as soon as possible and get far away from it.

"Can you leave my son-in-law?" Sophia's mother asked, her voice trembling with tears, her pale face contorted with illness, as if she were about to die at any moment.

Ayako's heart skipped a beat, and a strong sense of grievance welled up from the bottom of her heart, drilling straight into her nasal cavity. She subconsciously looked away, her teeth grinding together, and she pressed her lips tightly together.

Even if it's a dying patient's request, this kind of request will not be granted.

Across from her, Midori Umezu looked at Sofia's mother with surprise, after all, she had never experienced such coercion.

However, after Sofia's mother secretly winked at her, she almost burst out laughing, thinking to herself: How insidious, how wicked...

Sophia's mother's eyes darted around with a mocking glint in them as she glanced at Ayako's pale face. She continued, "You're so beautiful and rich. You should be doing well without him. If my daughter and I were to leave, we would die."

Ayako kept her head down, her eyes reddening, tears welling up in them. She bit her lower lip and shook her head, a tear falling out with a soft thud.

“I’ve gone too far, I’m sorry… You’re a kind child,” Sophia’s mother said with a fleeting smile, tilting her head to the other side as she sighed, “Could you take care of Sophia after I die? She’s never had a father since she was born, and I don’t have a proper job. She’s never had a proper meal…”

"Why..." Ayako burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably, "I've never met anyone who doesn't despise me at all... You're taking my daughter away from me, and now you expect me to take care of her... Why..."

Ayako cried louder and louder, her body swayed and she fell to the floor, curling up on the ground, burying her head and wailing, almost unable to breathe.

Sophia's mother was surprised that Ayako would cry like this, and panicked, instinctively looking at Umezu Midori.

Umezu Midori lost interest in watching the spectacle; seeing Ayako crying so sadly, she felt pity and guilt towards her.

However, even if she cries, her life shouldn't be in danger. If Sofia's mother develops a mental illness because of this, her physical condition will definitely deteriorate, since it's an organ transplant and she needs psychological support the most.

He immediately suppressed his guilt, put on an "I don't care at all" expression, and said, "Auntie, you don't need to worry at all. I know her very well. When Xiuming comes, she'll be fine after a little comforting."

“That’s good,” Sofia’s mother nodded, then said, “Quickly pull her up and tell her that Auntie was just joking with her.”

She suddenly realized that Aya was not as strong as Sophia; she was just bluffing!

It would be really hard to bear to bully her like this, since it's taking advantage of her kindness and manipulating her. The more wronged and upset she is, the kinder she seems.

“Ayako-chan,” Midori Umezu knelt beside Ayako, struggling to support her arm and pull her up to sit up, saying, “Don’t cry, okay? We were just joking with you.”

Ayako sobbed, glancing with her red, tear-filled eyes at Umezu Midori, who wore a smirking expression.

Then, slowly turning her head, she looked at Sofia's mother, who seemed a little embarrassed. The gauze around her waist wasn't fake; she had really had major surgery. She didn't look well either. Oh well, she decided not to argue with her.

Ayako lost all desire to speak and suddenly missed Hideaki terribly.

She silently got up, walked to the door, picked up the black trench coat that had been lying on the ground, put it on, buttoned it up one by one, and went straight out the door.

“She…” Sofia’s mother opened her mouth.

"Don't worry, Auntie, everything's fine. I'll go check on her." Meijin Midori grinned at Sophia's mother, called over a nurse to look after her, and then ran out of the ward.

Ayako sat on a lounge chair about ten meters away from the ward door, directly facing the elevator door.

When Midori Umezu called just now, she only said that Hideaki went to eat, but didn't say where he was eating.

She could only sit there and wait, not knowing what to say or do when she saw Xiuming, she just wanted to see him.

As for going back to ask Midori about it, she didn't want to talk to Midori right now, and she didn't want to see Sofia's mother either.

"Ayako-chan, I'm sorry," Midori Umezu said cautiously, sitting down next to Ayako. "I didn't expect you to... uh, so you like Hideaki-kun this much... I'm starting to feel a little inferior..."

Ayako sat blankly in the chair, her arms pounding weakly at her sides, facing the elevator door, her eyes red and empty.

Because she wasn't wearing much makeup, her face, even after crying, was still fair and delicate, making her look even more charming.

Although she was wearing a black trench coat with the collar buttoned up, concealing her most attractive features.

But her figure, which makes all women envious, cannot be concealed by a coat.

Moreover, the coat fit her impressive bust and perfect waist-to-hip ratio perfectly, making her even more alluring.

They match so well, they must have been custom-made...

Midori Umezu intentionally wanted to stir up a topic that would make Ayako confront her, or rather, she wouldn't mind if Ayako hit her, at least so that their relationship wouldn't be so strained.

Normally, Ayako would become smug and say: "Since you're so insecure, why don't you get lost and stop bothering my Hideaki-kun..."

Unfortunately, Ayako didn't react at all, remaining motionless like a puppet facing the elevator door.

Umezu Midori felt even more guilty, wondering whether she should kneel before her and beg for forgiveness. She figured it wouldn't do any good.

What if she suddenly adopts Sophia's mother's attitude and says to me, "Leave Xiuming and I'll forgive you"? Wouldn't that make things even more awkward?

"Um, I have a way to get Hideaki-kun to go home and find you quickly..."

Umezu Midori recalled that before Ayako came, when she called Hideaki, Hideaki said that he would call her again after he finished here, and then he would come back.

Looking at it this way, it seems that Hideaki is also worried that too many people talking might cause an accident for Sophia's mother. So, if something happens to Ayako, Hideaki will probably be worried too.