A-List Actress: Paper Marriage but Pampering Billionaire-Chapter 571: Ultimately, you just don’t trust me
Jiang Jingheng looked at Mu Yan’s serious expression, knowing that if he didn’t answer properly, there would be trouble tonight.
He sat beside her, gently stroking her cheek, and sighed, "If I said I didn’t mind, you definitely wouldn’t believe me, but compared to dismissing, I feel more sorry for you. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s me for not being there sooner to protect you."
Mu Yan pursed her lips. If he claimed he didn’t mind, she indeed wouldn’t believe it; she knew well how jealous he could get.
She decided she should tell him everything that happened.
She recalled for a moment and said, "He drank a lot at that time, suddenly barged into my room, and started touching me. I was very scared and threw things at him, causing a big commotion. In the end, Uncle Mu came to rescue me, but there were other people outside at that time. Rumors are like a tiger with three people telling the tale. Moreover, Uncle Mu moved us away shortly after, which only confirmed their suspicions further."
"Don’t think about those things anymore," Jiang Jingheng said softly.
"Mm!" Mu Yan gave him a slight smile.
Ever since she met him, her memories were beautiful; she would gradually forget those unpleasant times.
"Since you have a clear conscience, why are you still so scared?" Jiang Jingheng suddenly asked.
Mu Yan paused, not knowing how to respond, and averted her gaze.
She felt a hand land on her face, incredibly gentle, and his deep sigh echoed in her ears, "Ultimately, you just don’t trust me."
"I don’t!" Mu Yan immediately refuted.
She turned to face his dark eyes, suddenly feeling a bit guilty.
Actually, wasn’t he right?
Even though she knew he loved her, the distrust ingrained in her towards men acted up, making her trust him less.
She pursed her lips and willingly admitted her mistake, "I’m sorry."
"I don’t like you saying that word," Jiang Jingheng frowned, "Promise me, no matter what happens, always trust me."
Mu Yan looked into his deep eyes and nodded, "Got it."
Jiang Jingheng tapped her nose and said, "I hope you really do."
Mu Yan felt a stuffy tightness in her heart and hugged him.
After explaining things to Jiang Jingheng, she felt much less burdened inside.
After a good night’s sleep, she posted on Weibo the next morning.
Mu Yan V: No depression, no abuse, no sexual assault, thank you all for your concern! [Picture]
The picture was a selfie of her standing under the sunlight, a slight dimpled smile under her radiant appearance, utterly charming.
No matter if others believe it or not, as long as the person she cares about believes it, that’s enough.
Lin Jiamu, Qin Xi, and others were the first to retweet her post, supporting her.
Of course, some people, for the sake of attention, made some inappropriate comments, like Li Xinyue.
At an event, someone asked Li Xinyue, "You’re so close to Mu Yan; is it true about her childhood sexual assault?"
Li Xinyue replied, "I think you should ask the person involved, regardless of whether it happened or not. It’s been so many years; let’s not dwell on it and just focus on Mu Yan’s success now. Besides, she was forced in that matter."
As a "friend," her words indirectly admitted Mu Yan was sexually assaulted.
When everyone else believed Mu Yan’s account, her unique stance naturally attracted attention.
Soon, "Li Xinyue Admits Mu Yan’s Sexual Assault Incident" made headlines.
Lately, Li Xinyue and Mu Yan’s close relationship frequently appeared in feeds. With her admission, those who originally believed Mu Yan started to waver again.
