Of course I was not happy to go to Xiang Feng ‘s birthday banquet. I also knew that Leon was not willing to let me go. But I was still Leon’s lawful wife. If Hua family had a family reunion like the birthday banquet, I had to attend it with Leon, otherwise I would make him feel embarrassed in front of his family and also would annoy Xiang.
Some things are just like that, you don’t want to do them, but you’re in the position and you have to do them.
Leon came back in the afternoon. We ignored each other and didn’t talk. I got dressed and sat outside waiting for him.
After taking a shower, he changed into a white suit. Then the hairstylist shaped our hair.
At this point, the driver picked up Alex from school. He was so happy to see me. After dressing him up, Alex also turned into a little prince. Then I found that Leon and Alex wore the suits of the same color and style, which were clearly parent-child suits. Even the bow tie was the same color.
After getting in the car, Alex sat between me and Leon. He looking at me and Leon for a moment, observing the interactions between us.
But in fact, I had almost zero interaction with Leon all the time. Since I knew that he was still with Nan after knowing that he had instigated the arson, I had been completely disappointed in this man. I can understand his old feelings for Nan, but I don’t understand why he didn’t distinguish between right and wrong and always give unexampled kindness to her, which was something I can’t tolerate.
“Alex, Is mommy’s dress beautiful?” Leon also felt the awkward atmosphere and started to chat with Alex.
The silence was broken. Alex was a little happier this time, ” Yes, Mom’s dress is very beautiful. Papa Hua’s suit is beautiful too.”
“Don’t call me Papa Hua. just call me Papa.” Leon said.
Alex looked at me, asking my permission in his eyes.
I didn’t want to despise Leon in front of my child, but I didn’t want to support him either. I twisted my head to the window and changed the topic, “Alex, look at the beautiful lights over there.”
Alex twisted his little head and looked out. But he was too short to see out from the car window. But the topic was successfully changed. “Mom, where have you been these past few days, I missed you so much.”
My heart ached, “Mom has to go on business trips. Do you know what business trips mean? It’s just to go outside and work, so mom can’t stay with you often. Alex needs to be independent when he grows up, understand?”
“Oh.” Alex responded. It was obvious to hear that he was reluctant to be parted from me.
My heart ached for Alex, but I didn’t know how to comfort him. As far as the current relationship between me and Leon, it was impossible for me to stay with Alex every day like other parents did. I couldn’t live in Leon’s house and there was no way I could take away Alex because Leon would never agree.
Along the way, Leon and I took turns talking with Alex. But there was nearly no communication between us. He used to despise me, and now I despised him. I didn’t think he has any principles and distinction between right and wrong. Two people who despised each other, naturally, didn’t have a good conversation.
The car was parked on the lawn in front of Hua’s house and someone came to pick up Alex. On such occasions, children are not allowed to run around on the spot because they do not know much about etiquette and are unlikely to be as courteous as adults, and they may offend the important guests.
Leon and I walked towards the villa. I followed behind him, and he slowed his pace a little, and when we walked side by side, he gestured for me to take his arm.
I was reluctant and craned my head to the side.
” People here will ignore your existence if you didn’t show some intimacy with me. I give you face.” Leon said coldly.
It was the first time that he’d spoken to me today, though it was not a good conservation.
“You can bring Nan Lin here instead of me. Since you can forgive that woman for whatever she does, why didn’t you come with her?” I said angrily.
“Nan has been kind to me before. She can’t remember the past now. Of course I have to forgive her for her faults, not to mention that she was also forced to do such things.” Leon said.
I laughed coldly, “So you ignore all her evil deeds without a principle? Even you can turn a blind eye to the fact that she let these migrant workers rape Duo?”
“What do you mean?” Leon was shock “Nan wouldn’t do something like that!”
“I also think it’s impossible for a woman to do something vicious, but in fact she did! You’re really bewitched by this woman! She’s vicious beyond your imagination! I will still think that you will die by her hand sooner or later!”
Leon still wanted to say something, but at this time a guest came over. The man said to Leon, “Fourth Brother, Long time no see.”
Our topic had to end. Leon also spoke to the man. But their talk was just some courtesies.
There were indeed many guests, but I didn’t know any of them. From time to time, people pointed at me as they walked past me, and the main topic of their discussion was about the fact that I had run away with Leon in public at his wedding.
Finally, the birthday feast reached the high point when Xiang Feng sat in the middle and received a toast from his descendants.
The first toast came from Leon’s elder brother, Chenxing Hua and his wife, and then his second brother, Chenlei Hua. To my surprise, Chenlei Hua, the second son of the Hua family, was actually in a wheelchair. In third place was Ying Hua, but she had already been kicked out of the Hua family. After Chenlei Hua toasted, It was Leon’s turn and mine.
First Leon, then to me. I took the wine over from below and raised my hands respectfully, “Happy birthday, wish you live a long and happy life.”
Xiang Feng’s eyes were cold and she took the wine glass in her hand and gently took a sip of the wine I was toasting. Then the glass was put back on the plate.
I was the last one to make a toast. When I was done, the process of toasting was over. The next thing was to watch the show.
The stage was put up temporarily. I was not sure what kind of people came to the show. I sat down reluctantly next to Leon.
At this time, a man in a servant’s costume came over and said that it was Young Master, Alex who wanted to see me and asked me to go.
As soon as I heard that it was Alex that wanted to see me, I stood up immediately and followed the servant.
The servant led me inside. Hua’s house was large. After I turned a few corners and came to a large room. They told me to wait there, saying that the people below would bring Alex here at once.
It’s a very large room, and the furniture is very well designed. I stood there waiting, a little uneasy.
But I waited for about ten minutes and still didn’t see anyone bring Alex over. I wanted to leave, but I was afraid that I wouldn’t be here when Alex came, so I had to wait.
I waited for about twenty minutes before getting ready to leave the room. I had just arrived at the door when I met Xiang Feng, who was walking towards me. Seeing that it was me, she immediately snapped and asked, “Why did you come to my room? What are you doing in my room?”
As soon as I knew it was Xiang Feng ‘s room, I knew I had been fooled. The maid would not let me wait for Alex in Xiang’s room, so I was probably set up by some person.