The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife-Chapter 199: Doubt and Desire

He didn’t understand his own thoughts, only knowing that Tang Shuwen and Chen Xueru’s wedding made him envious, and he suddenly wanted to get married too. The bride had to be Wen Nuan. After she rejected him, Ye Feimo also thought that perhaps he had been too impulsive.

But why wasn’t Wen Nuan willing to marry him?

Given his personality, he naturally wouldn’t ask about such a thing, but doubts and discomfort lingered in his heart.

Did Wen Nuan not love him enough?

If one truly loved someone, wouldn’t they want to be with them forever?

The two remained silent all the way home.

That night, Ye Feimo was exceptionally passionate. Wen Nuan found his intense advances somewhat overwhelming. That kind of possessiveness, tinged with anger or punishment, made her a little displeased.

However, her body yearned for him, accommodating him.

This man always seemed insatiable in bed. Wen Nuan eventually let herself be swept away with him in the ocean of desire, rising and falling, entangled through the night.

After washing up, Chen Xueru went online and posted a picture on Weibo. It was a photo of the dessert and ice cream taken during dinner. The caption was simple: "I’m very happy today. Merry Christmas Eve! Good night, everyone!"

It was her usual style, gentle and graceful.

She specifically checked Wen Nuan’s Weibo but didn’t see her online. Chen Xueru thought, "She’s probably tired and went to bed early."

Tang Shuwen was in his study, handling some emails and casually Browse web pages. Coincidentally, he found himself on Chen Xueru’s Weibo. The photos were beautiful, and the tone of the Weibo post was very gentle. He could imagine her sitting in front of the computer, smiling as she posted.

Very happy?

Why happy?

She spoke very little. When the two families met today, she wouldn’t speak unless asked, mostly chatting with Wen Nuan. Tang Mandong occasionally spoke a few words to her. He couldn’t tell if she was happy or unhappy.

She avoided him, their eyes rarely meeting, as if he were a stranger.

Their new room was his room. For good luck, Wen Lan had it redecorated. Since they were now an engaged couple, he would naturally stay in what was originally Chen Xueru’s room from tonight onwards.

He lingered in the study, unable to discern his own feelings—was it dislike, or perhaps hatred for her? Tang Shuwen couldn’t say. The thought of her naturally brought to mind the delicate and charming Zhao Yuning.

When Zhao Yuning heard the news of their impending marriage, she was devastated and immediately fainted. The Zhao family was furious, accusing him of being a heartbreaker. Tang Shuwen had nothing to say; he had promised Chen Xueru and naturally wouldn’t break his word.

He just felt sorry for Zhao Yuning.

He blamed all of this on Chen Xueru, though perhaps it was all a series of unfortunate coincidences.

She was very happy today, but Zhao Yuning was probably crying.

Tang Shuwen originally wanted to comment a word or two, but on second thought, he backed out, covering his head in frustration. Were they really getting married?

Would a marriage for the sake of a child truly bring them happiness?

He could feel that Chen Xueru didn’t like him, and he liked Zhao Yuning. Could such a marriage be happy?

He still couldn’t understand why he had forced Xueru to marry him that day.

When he returned to the room, only a dim light was on. Chen Xueru was already asleep, her breathing even. Tang Shuwen’s anger inexplicably dissipated, and his footsteps involuntarily softened.

He took his pajamas and went to the bathroom to wash up. Chen Xueru gently opened her eyes. The thought of them sharing a bed made her so nervous she dared not breathe deeply. The terrifying nightmare from that night resurfaced in her mind, and Chen Xueru was very afraid.

It was a psychological repulsion towards a person.

She wished so much that Tang Shuwen wouldn’t return to the room tonight.

Listening to the sound of water in the bathroom, Chen Xueru tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Sensing that he was about to come out, she closed her eyes again and feigned sleep. She was tired, very sleepy, yet she couldn’t sleep. She was very scared.

Tang Shuwen got into bed. Chen Xueru flinched. He frowned. She wasn’t asleep yet?

He reached out and turned off the light. The room plunged into darkness. Chen Xueru turned over, her back to him, her eyes wide and bright, unable to sleep...

She would definitely have insomnia.

Definitely.

Tang Shuwen also narrowed his eyes. What did she mean by this?

She didn’t want to sleep with him? She demanded his loyalty but wanted to live like strangers with him for a lifetime?

Tang Shuwen felt a surge of anger. As soon as he moved closer to Chen Xueru, he felt her body stiffen like a rock. He dared not move closer, remembering that night. Tang Shuwen was filled with remorse.

Was it the shadow of that night?

He must have been mad that day.

That’s why he did such a beastly thing.

But if he were to apologize, the words wouldn’t come out.

He suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms. Chen Xueru was startled, momentarily forgetting she was feigning sleep. She abruptly sat up in bed, moving far away. This intense reaction left both of them in silence and awkwardness.

Tang Shuwen admitted he did it on purpose.

Chen Xueru’s reaction, however, was subconscious; she hadn’t thought much about it.

She rejected his touch.

"What are you doing?" Tang Shuwen’s tone was displeased. In the darkness, their expressions were blurred, their outlines obscured by shadows. Chen Xueru lowered her head, silent.

Tang Shuwen grew even angrier.

His fists clenched, veins throbbing.

Did she really despise his touch that much?

This thought made Tang Shuwen very unhappy, his mood turning gloomy.

"Come over and sleep!" Tang Shuwen said in a deep, angry voice. The more she rejected him, the more he wanted to sleep here, to see what she could do. Chen Xueru looked at Tang Shuwen. She could feel that he was angry.

However, the one who should be angrier was her, not him.

What right did he have to be angry?

Chen Xueru moved closer. In a few days, they would be married. This couldn’t continue. She would try her best to overcome her psychological barrier. Tang Shuwen snorted coldly when he saw her lie down.

She couldn’t pretend to be asleep anymore. Chen Xueru opened her eyes wide, sleeping with her back to Tang Shuwen.

For two people who disliked each other to become husband and wife was truly a difficult matter. How would they get along in the future? Was this marriage too hasty?

Chen Xueru sighed inwardly. They had come this far; regretting it now was useless.

Thinking of Xiao Nian’s cute smile and the warmth of the Tang family, Chen Xueru’s body slowly relaxed. She couldn’t forget that night, yet she wanted to give Xiao Nian a warm and harmonious home.

Tang Shuwen angrily turned over, also facing away from her.

Sleeping in the same bed, dreaming different dreams.

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