“Shhh …” she made a finger on her lips and gave a wink. The two little ones only then noticed the gloomy atmosphere in the hall, and afterwards covered their little mouths and ran into their rooms, only to poke out their two round little heads and look around curiously.
Divorce, it’s a big thing!
…
Downstairs, by the two little kids this stirring, the elders just snapped back to attention.
The first to react was Yami Hu, she stroked her forehead with a headache, closed her eyes and sighed, before raising her eyes to look at Nabi Yan, “Nabi, is our family treating you badly?”
“No, no. It’s my own problem.” Nabi Yan replied.
Sam Baker put down the newspaper in his hand, looked solemnly at his daughter-in-law, and said, “Have you ever thought about what will happen if you divorce this time? You and your parents have discussed it? Your divorce will definitely affect the Baker family and Shu’s stock. When the time comes, I’m afraid Owen won’t be able to explain to the board of directors.”
These consequences have been considered by all.
Nabi Yan was determined to go and had the courage to say what was on her mind, “I’m sorry, Dad. The person I really love is back, and it wouldn’t be fair to anyone if I stayed with the Baker family.”
Nabi Yan’s all-too-blunt words sent shockwaves through both Yami Hu and Sam Baker.
Both of them did not expect their daughter-in-law, who was usually gentle and quiet, to say such unruly things at this moment. When she came to her senses, Yami Hu held her chest and gasped for breath.
“Mom! You calm down. Mom Li, where’s the medicine!” Zoey was terrified and rushed to pour water while getting the medicine. For the past few years, Yami Hu’s heart had not been good and could not be subjected to strong stimulation.
Sam Baker rushed to stabilize Yami Hu and stopped looking at Nabi Yan.
Owen Baker complex look, looked at the moment a messy hall, suddenly, grabbed Nabi Yan’s hand and headed upstairs.
“Owen , you let go. I haven’t finished my sentence.”
“My mom is not well right now, so let’s talk first.” Owen Baker doesn’t look too good and pulls her upstairs.
Yami Hu was a little calmer after taking her medication.
Together, Zoey and Sam Baker took Yami Hu to her bedroom and laid her down before going to Owen Baker and Nabi Yan.
Just before I reached the door, I didn’t have time to knock, and then I heard a low voice arguing inside.
“Not signing the divorce? Why are you suddenly changing your mind?” Zoey had never heard such an agitated tone from Nabi Yan.
“My mother is not well, and our divorce will not do any good, either for our two families or for the company. Even if we were to divorce, we would have to hold off now.” Owen Baker’s tone had an irrefutable assertiveness in it.
“You …” Nabi Yan’s voice seemed to shake and she couldn’t help but raise her voice slightly, “Owen Baker, you’re selfish! You’re just worried that Jerry Xiao will be with me after I divorce you. Then Zoey would have no chance at all!”
Because of this reason, Zoey was amazed …
Owen Baker surprisingly did not refute either, “I admit, this one is the main reason.”
“In order to give her happiness, you’re going to sacrifice mine?” Nabi Yan was resigned and her voice was already a little choked up.
Owen Baker did not make a sound for a long time.
It was a long, long time before he spoke in a somber voice: “I’m sorry, this is the only … thing I can do to help her.”
He wanted to stop Zoey and Jerry from being together, but how could he bear to look at Zoey’s heartbroken face again?
“I will treat you well, like a normal couple …,” he continued to speak, with sincere assurance.
Nabi Yan covered her ears and shook her head repeatedly, “No! I don’t want this! I want a divorce! Owen Baker, you can’t be so selfish! You’ll get what’s coming to you.”
“I’m sorry.” Owen Baker dropped these words softly. If there really is retribution, for Zoey , he is willing to suffer.
Pull the door open and walk out.
Zoey, with tears in her eyes, flashed into the corner. She waited until Owen Baker came down the stairs before coming out.
Gently push open the door, only to see Nabi Yan crying on the bed.
She approached quietly, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say. In the end, she just gently called out to her, “Sister-in-law.”
“That’s enough, Zoey , you’re calling me sister-in-law again.” Nabi Yan heard the voice and got up from the bed. Her pretty little face, with tear marks, looked heartbreaking.
She looked at Zoey aggressively and complained, “Zoey, you’re so nice. You have a good ‘brother’ who loves and cares for you so much!”
She deliberately bit the word ‘brother’ very hard. But Zoey didn’t think much of it, only to hear her continue, “Do you think, like your brother, that as long as I don’t get a divorce and stay with Jerry, you’ll have a chance?”
Zoey shook her head. She’d never thought of it that way before.
Nabi Yan smiled foolishly, “Zoey, you and Jerry are impossible in this life. Even if I didn’t get a divorce, Jerry wouldn’t mind me. Last night, we were together all night. He loves me and loves me very much, far more than you can imagine.”
Zoey’s hand hanging at her side, slightly chilled.
…
Yes, she should have expected that they were together last night. But it was still a little hard for her to hear Nabi say it herself.
Last night, why on earth would he suddenly kiss himself and why did it go that far?
If it wasn’t for that phone call from Nabi, would they have kept going?
Or is it that the tender kiss and the dense lingering were just a moment of mutual ecstasy – about the physical, but not about love?
Zoey didn’t want to think about it anymore and walked out of Nabi’s room somewhat woodenly. Bringing the door closed, I could still hear her sobs of resignation.
Arrived at work, late once again.
Zoey clocked out and got back to work on the case. This time, the case must succeed, not fail. Here, she really can’t stay any longer.
“Zoey , the president wants you to make coffee in.” Hammer answered the phone and waved to Zoey.
Zoey looked at the closed office door with a complicated expression. The curtain was also pulled down, and he could not be seen.
She pursed her lips and waved the information in her hand towards the hammer, “I’m going to go downstairs to the data department. You just help me flush it and send it in. Trouble!”
“All right then.” Hammer nodded and asked Zoey , “Should we switch to milk, as per your rules?”
Zoey hesitates and shakes her head, “No, I’m fine. Just make coffee.”
In the future, there will be a person who will prepare milk for him. But that person, is no longer her …
…
Jerry Xiao aimed at the stock market and looked up when his secretary came in.
Seeing that it was Hammer, he couldn’t help but narrow his eyes, “How is it you?”
“Secretary Baker had some other business on her hands, so she asked me to flush it.”
“Oh,” Jerry Xiao looked at the cup, the smell of strong coffee, but he was surprised to see a strand of loss for no reason.
It seems that, having gotten used to it, there was a man who took it upon himself to replace his coffee with milk.
Even though, he expressed his protest numerous times!
“President, don’t you like coffee? Do you want to change it to milk?” Hammer asked tentatively as he carefully watched President Xiao’s face.
“Forget it, just this one.” Jerry Xiao did not make another sound.
…
At noon, Zoey received a call from downstairs.
“Secretary Baker, there’s a Miss Sunny Qin downstairs who wants to see the president. But there is no appointment.”
Sunny Qin?
Now that Nabi is back, she and Jerry Xiao should have broken it off too, right?
Zoey wasn’t sure, so she said, “I’ll go to the president’s office and ask. I’ll call you back later.”
“Okay, thanks.”
After disconnecting the call, Zoey took a deep breath and straightened her clothes before heading to the office.
“Mr. Xiao?”
In the office, there was a moment of silence. It took a moment before his voice was heard, “Come in.”
Zoey pushed the door in and he was sitting on the couch with his head tilted back tiredly, looking as if he hadn’t slept well last night.
Zoey didn’t want to think about the reason, just looked straight at him and spoke in a businesslike manner, “Sunny Qin is downstairs and said she wants to see the president.”
Hearing this name, Jerry Xiao subconsciously frowned.
Last time in the supermarket, her attitude towards those two children made him feel disgusted. Therefore, had been intentionally avoiding meeting with her.
Once, thankful for the past five years, Sunny Qin was taking care of his parents abroad, so she was treated a little better than normal. But what he couldn’t stand was that she always seemed to be presenting herself as his girlfriend.
“Find a way to get rid of her, I’m tired and don’t want to deal with her.”
Yes, one person dealing with two people can be very tiring indeed.
Zoey tugged at her lips, nodded, and prepared to go out.
“Is there anything else for the president?” Zoey asked, turning back to him.
Jerry Xiao compared his head, “Come back and help me press my temples, my head hurts a little.”
Last night’s drinking was so late it was killing me.
Zoey froze for a moment before speaking faintly, “I’ll call Julie in for the president. She has a particularly good massage, the president will love it!”
“Hey!” This damn woman, it’s on purpose, isn’t it?
Zoey, as if she hadn’t heard his frantic shouting, pulled open the door and strained herself to get out.
Learn to reject him, is the first step to get him out of her heart …
She, for one, will try to do it.
…
Sunny Qin was waiting downstairs with anxiety when Zoey appeared at the right time.
“Sorry, Miss Qin, please go back! Mr. Xiao doesn’t have time today.” Sunny Qin was sick of Zoey’s tone and frowned, “Zoey Baker, let Jerry talk to me personally! I don’t believe he won’t see me!”
Her voice was relatively high and she immediately attracted the attention of the staff and customers coming and going in the hall.
Considering the image of the company, Zoey could not talk to her more, and just kept her voice down: “I have business to attend to, so I won’t talk to you anymore. Be my guest!”
When she turned to leave, Sunny Qin felt that Zoey’s attitude was too light-hearted. She was so furious that she went after her and dragged Zoey, “Zoey Baker, tell me the truth, are you with him? That’s why he’s been avoiding me all this time!”
Zoey just felt a headache.
This conjecture is a little too based.
She was about to explain when Sunny Qin had already continued: “Why do you take all the benefits? Whether it’s five years ago or five years later! Even if you did something shameless like that back then!”
Zoey found her outburst, somewhat inexplicable.
She looked at Sunny Qin and spoke calmly, “You may have the wrong person. Mr. Xiao now has a new girlfriend, but it’s not me.”
She allowed herself to recount this fact as calmly as possible.
Sunny Qin’s heart is not good, she thought, she experienced most clearly …
As expected, Sunny Qin looked shocked and grabbed Zoey, “If not you, who else?”
Sunny Qin was about to follow him, but was stopped by security.
Tilting his head, staring blankly at the flashing LED lights, Zoey gently embraced himself.
This man, how dangerous … for him, in the end, how many women are willing to go forward, even if it hurts to the heart?
How can you fight?
Jerry has a new girlfriend?