Chapter 246 Burden

Fu Jin's arms squeezed tighter around Jiang Yue, as she breathe slowly, her body melting into her man's arms.

Jiang Yue did not hesitate to return Fu Jin's embrace, her mind at peace, as relief washed over her. She inwardly thanked the gods for giving her another opportunity to stay with Fu Jin, as she tightened her hug around him.

"I'm sorry," he whispered against her ear. In response, Jiang Yue gently rubbed his back. She knew that no words could make Fu Jin believe that what had happened was not his fault. She believed that Fu Jin thought he was the one, who had put her in danger. After all, he was the one, who asked her to go to his office to retrieve the USB.

After a few more minutes, Fu Jin let her go. His gaze roamed around the people inside the room, as his gaze stopped at Fu Xiaolan. Then, it turned into something that Jiang Yue did not see before: savagery.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, his tone cold and domineering, as he slowly walked towards Fu Xiaolan.

"Relax!" Fu Xiaolan raised his arms, a gesture of surrender. "I am not here to harm anyone."

"Speak!" he said calmly, too calm that it was even scary.

In response, Fu Xiaolan lifted his brows, "And why should I answer you?" he hated Fu Jin and everyone in the Fu Family.

However, he did not expect Fu Jin to instantly lunge at him, grabbing his shirt. "Speak!"

"Or what?"

"Jin, let him go... we need to talk." Jiang Yue said calmly while gently holding Fu Jin's arms.

At her words, Fu Jin immediately let go of Fu Xiaolan's collar, following Jiang Yue out of the room. They were currently in the Fu Family's villa where Jiang Yue and Fu Jin were staying.

The duo went inside their room, before Fu Jin pulled Jiang Yue into another hug. "I'm sorry," he repeated. His voice was full of sadness and regret. He knew that it could have been too late to regret now, nevertheless, he still couldn't stop chastising himself.

"It's not a problem." She answered when she sensed his sullen state. "But I want to know what is in this USB, and why did you leave it in your office."

"It isn't anything important," he answered. "I have never assumed that someone would take an interest in the list of our contacts in the black market."

"That is an encrypted USB that contains all of our contacts in the black market as well as..." he stared at her, hesitating. "the underworld"

"It includes organized crime groups, mafias, and international syndicates," he added.

"And you say it is not important? Jin? It is very important. How can you leave this in a place like your office?"

"This is not complete." Fu Jin said. "These are just some codes. Whoever gets it won't have any means of knowing how to solve it.."

"So why did you send me to get it?"

"My father has called. He told me to secure the list, however, I was already on the way to the explosion site so... I... look. I'm really sorry about what happened." he said, his expression full of guilt. Seeing Jiang Yue's bruised face, made him feel heavier inside.

"I am not mad," she answered, truthfully. "However, I want you to tell me everything about these contacts. I am very curious to know, why Li Qiang has wanted this list."

"Li Qiang?"

"Yes, he was the one behind this incident. Fu Xiaolan and the men that we have caught, confirmed it," she said before sitting on the edge of the bed. A sudden jolt of pain assaulted her, as she remembered that her ribs were bruised.

Seeing Jiang Yue wince, made Fu Jin more guilty. He rushed to her side and scooped her into his arms. Then, he slowly laid her down the bed before kissing her forehead. "I will tell you everything."

In response, Jiang Yue smiled at him. "Please, do include the one, you were talking in my grandfather's study with mother and father before we got married. I know you were not asking for my hand at that time."

Fu Jin stared at Jiang Yue, shock apparent on his face. Did she hear everything?

"Listen." Jiang Yue began. "I know what you are thinking. Trust me. I can guess." She gave him a smile, cupping his face. "I know you want to protect me. I know you are hiding things from me to protect me."

"At first, I felt offended," she added. "I felt that you don't trust me enough. But, as time has passed, I realized that you have only wanted to protect me."

"However, we are already married. And this... what you are doing right now is... It's not right. I am your wife. I am supposed to stand beside you, not in front of you, and especially not behind you."

"Our enemies are lurking out there, planning meticulously, waiting to strike us. Yet, we are here... hiding something from each other," she said gently. "I know I can't convince you to tell me. I know you might want to take the burden all by yourself... But Jin, I am strong... I want to shoulder the burden with you."

"You can't protect me all the time. What has happened this night is solid proof that you cannot do that... Now, I am not blaming you. I am just emphasizing the fact that we need to trust each other. Be each other's strength. And... And I think we cannot do that if.. if we are not totally honest to each other." Jiang Yue was so engrossed in her words that she did not even notice her tears spilling on her cheeks.

EDITED BY: Yui

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