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Chapter 182: Jie Li's Disgust
🕑 Added 2024-10-08 11:19:24 +0000 UTCHaruto, feeling cornered by the situation, could only remain silent, glancing between them, unsure of what to say.
'I was just looking, not committing a crime,' Haruto thought, bewildered by the chaos unfolding.
"Oh! It's already night? Haruto, you must want to head home soon, right?" Mei Li suddenly turned toward the window, realizing the day had passed into evening.
Hearing this, Haruto felt a bit relieved that there was finally an excuse to end the awkward tension.
"Yes, it seems like it's time for me to go," Haruto responded politely, rising from the sofa.
"Thank you very much, Miss Mei, Miss Jie," Haruto added, bowing slightly toward both of them.
Mei Li then stood as well, ready to walk Haruto to the door.
"Thank you for coming, Haruto. I'm sorry if Jie Li made you uncomfortable," Mei Li said with a softer tone, attempting to ease the situation.
"It's no problem. Thank you as well for the dinner. Your cooking is always delicious, Miss Mei." Haruto nodded slightly, offering a faint smile.
"I'm glad to hear that. It always feels good to see someone enjoy the food I make." Mei Li smiled, this time a more genuine one.
"Well, I'll be off then, Miss Mei." After exchanging final farewells, Haruto stepped out of their home. The cool night air greeted him, bringing a sense of relief after the tension inside.
"Be safe on your way, Haruto," Mei Li called, waving gently as Haruto walked away, leaving behind a house filled with warmth... and a bit of tension.
Once Haruto was gone, Mei Li immediately closed the door and turned to Jie Li with a serious expression rarely seen on her face. Mei Li approached her daughter, sitting beside her, and gazed deeply, as if trying to unearth the answers hidden in Jie Li's heart.
"Why did you do that? I get the feeling you don't like Haruto. What’s the reason? According to my Intuition, you two are destined to be together." Mei Li's voice was low but firm, cutting straight to the point.
'Destined? With Haruto?' Jie Li thought, the idea felt so foreign. The question left Jie Li silent.
Jie Li recalled various events from the Academy—when Haruto kissed Bellina during the Semester Exam, Sophia’s anxious expression at the time, and how Lilyana openly displayed her affection for Haruto.
'Haruto… that scoundrel who plays with many girls’ hearts?' The thought made Jie Li’s chest burn with indignation. Although there was no concrete evidence of a relationship between Haruto and Sophia, Jie Li had seen enough to sense that something was going on between them. Not to mention Lilyana, who never hesitated to show her feelings for Haruto.
That’s what made Jie Li disgusted. In her eyes, Haruto was just another untrustworthy boy, someone incapable of being loyal to one heart. Watching her mother, Mei Li, getting along so well with Haruto only worsened Jie Li’s mood.
'I can’t let a guy like him get close to my mother,' Jie Li thought with growing resentment.
But saying this to her mother? No, Jie Li knew full well that doing so would only complicate matters. So, she chose to remain silent.
"Jie… I know, even if I say this, you probably won’t change your attitude toward Haruto, right?" Mei Li observed her daughter with patience, but after a moment of quiet, Mei Li could only sigh deeply.
"Listen, I don’t know when or how I’ll pass away. But before that time comes, I just want to ensure you’re with the one truly destined for you." Mei Li's voice softened, her tone tender and filled with concern as she smiled wearily.
