Reborn as a Fake Heiress Marrying the Tycoon novel Chapter 924

Chapter 924: Tantalized by Desire

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Yes, Huang Fei had said this more than once—she and Xu Sheng’s father could have another child. That was why Xu Sheng had always followed her orders, striving to be the genius everyone expected him to be.

He never dared to question his mother’s actions until he saw how Su Li’s mother treated her children. It became clear to him that his mother’s behavior was not how things should be.

He wanted to argue, to try and bring about a semblance of normalcy in their household, but every time he tentatively broached the subject, he was met with another slap and another warning about a potential sibling.

With that, he realized he could no longer defy her; perhaps his only mission was to obey. “I’m sorry, Mom,” he murmured.

Huang Fei nodded curtly. “Focus on your studies. And don’t disturb us again. If you don’t finish this set of problems tonight, you can forget about sleeping.” freeωebnovēl.c૦m

With that, she left the room without so much as a glance back at him. It wasn’t until she was gone that Xu Sheng lowered his hand from his face, revealing the distinct marks of her fingers on his skin.

In that moment, he bit his lip, fighting back the tears that threatened to spill.

As the Dragon Boat Festival approached, a suffocating tension filled the air. In the nights leading up to it, Gu Zi had been boiling herbal concoctions to mix into the family’s bathwater, aiming to drive away any lingering toxins and keep the pests at bay.

Usually, the two brothers would use a large wooden tub in the downstairs bathroom for their herbal baths. Gu Zi preferred to wait until they were done and had settled in for the night before she indulged in her own bath. After ensuring Lele was asleep, she would finally treat herself to a tranquil soak, relishing the calm before bedtime.

She didn’t linger in the tub for too long, about twenty minutes at most, before emerging. Once she dried her hair and climbed into bed, sleep came quickly and easily, enveloping her in its comforting embrace.

She didn’t dwell on why her husband hadn’t returned yet; he had promised he would come back, and she believed in his word.

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