I guess Heaven hasnt been blessing us with a child because of this reason. If we had a child, things would have been much trickier. Qianxue, youre a good woman and Im sure that theres someone better than me out there for you. I dont want to hold up your time any longer.

Are you acting like this because we havent been able to get intimate with each other? I actually wanted to consummate our marriage last night and I want to start trying for a baby. Hubby, Ive already recovered from my illnesses. Shall we have a child together?

Staring at her, Fan Shixin said, Ive already made up my mind. I wont change it easily. Ill make it up to you.

I want to know why youre asking for a divorce.

I didnt love you when we got married and Ill never love you. Dont waste your youth on me.

Shaking her head, she said, No, thats definitely not the reason you want to divorce me. I know clearly that you didnt love me when we got married, but you still married me anyway because youre the only son and you didnt want your parents to be upset. So why are you asking for a divorce? Unless its a good reason, you definitely wont ask for a divorce. I want to hear the truth.

The reason is not important. What matters is, we must get a divorce.

Have you spoken to your parents about this yet?

No, this is between the two of us and I dont wish to get them involved.

I dont agree to a divorce, Yang Qianxue refused vehemently.

Ill have no choice but to force you, then.

He then stood up and left.

A short while after he left, Yang Qianxue told Fan Shixins parents about the matter. Shocked to hear that their son had requested for a divorce, the elderly couple rushed to Wei Ni Estate and tried to find out what was going on.

Not trying to hide at all, Fan Shixin said softly, Father, Mother, keep this to yourselves. You cant tell anyone about this without my permission.

Just whats the matter? Mrs. Fan asked eagerly.

Mother, Wansheng is still alive and she had given birth to my daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. Fan stared at each other in shock. What!?! Oh my god. How could that happen!?! Is that real?

Of course it is. However, Wansheng is not exactly living well now. She looks very different from the way she used to because of the burns that she had suffered. I just found out about this. I even stole my daughters hair sample last night and sent it for a DNA test. I havent told them about it yet, so you mustnt breathe a word about this at all. I know what to do. However, I must get a divorce with Qianxue. Only after Im divorced can I bring Wansheng and my daughter home.

Mr. and Mrs. Fan did not say anything else after hearing his words.

Since shes still alive, why didnt she come back sooner? If shed come back at the start, you wouldnt have had to marry Qianxue.

Im not sure if she had lost her memory or something else. Wait for my news. Go home first.

Mrs. Fan said, Qianxue said that shes not going to agree to a divorce. If she refuses to get a divorce, what are you going to do?

Mother, stay out of this. Ill handle it myself.

The elderly couple had no choice but to leave.

It began pouring at past nine oclock. Although the rain was not heavy, it was extremely chilly.

Tang Yucheng brought Tang Mianmian back to his brothers home, leaving Mu Wansheng and Snowman alone at home.

Fan Shixin visited her openly.

Noticing that the door was left ajar, he pushed it and entered.

Mu Wansheng sat by the fire to bake some marbles. It was an odd job that she had taken up. Although she could not see, her hands were rather nimble.

Snowman snuggled up next to her feet sleepily. Fan Shixin caught sight of her the moment he reached the door.

Sensing that there were noises, Snowman quickly stood up and barked at Fan Shixin.

Mu Wansheng put down the rack that she was holding and asked, Whos there?

Snowman began barking as soon as Fan Shixin entered.

Feeling jittery all of a sudden, Mu Wansheng asked, Just who is it?

Its me.

She sprung up from her seat, and her heart began to pound rapidly. She was extremely distracted and at a complete loss for what to do. After calming herself down, she chose to feign ignorance and asked, Who are you?

Fan Shixin said with a frown, You clearly know who I am. Cant you recognize my voice?

Ah youre Mr. Fan who helped me look after my daughter in the past, right? I got a great shock just now. What brings you here?

He walked toward her while Snowman began to bark again. Mu Wansheng stopped it and asked, Whats the matter?

I came to see you because of something important, of course. Fan Shixin walked toward her and stared at her bare face. Wansheng, youre not a good actor. Drop the act. Youve already met me so many times before, why didnt you just tell me then that youre Wansheng? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Id mind the way you look? If youd told me the truth earlier, the three of us would have been living together happily now. Is this really the life you want? Wansheng, how heartless of you to be letting my daughter call another man her father.

Pangs of panic engulfed Mu Wansheng. How did he find out about this?

How!?!

She initially wanted to pretend not to know who he was. However, it turned out that he already knew that her daughter belonged to him. Dont spout any nonsense. That child belongs to my husband.

Your husband? Ive already gotten a DNA test carried out. Shes my biological daughter.

So what? said Mu Wansheng, who could not continue pretending not to know him.

So what? Id been thinking that you were dead all this while, he said with a look of agony.

You can continue thinking that way. After all, thats what I thought too. Ever since the moment I plunged into the river, Mu Wansheng had already died. Im a whole new person now. I didnt suffer from amnesia. I didnt go back to the Mu family home or look you up because I didnt want to.

Do you blame me for failing to rescue you in time? I actually made it there but it was all too late, said Fan Shixin, filled with misery.

I dont blame you. The problem doesnt lie with you. It was entirely my choice. Lets just live our lives properly. Were both married to different people now. Well let bygones be bygones. Dont hurt Mianmian either. Shes still young. She already has a father now.

A lump formed in Fan Shixins throat and he said, Youre the one who hurt her, not me. I never knew of her existence until now. Youre the one who refuses to let her be with her biological father. Wansheng, I know why you didnt look me up. You were afraid that Id despise you for your appearance, werent you? Am I such a superficial man to you?