Chapter 1380: Chapter 1380: Choice (6)

Ye Qilan fell silent. There was no way to make a choice. So, was Su Hongxing using this method to tell him that she couldn’t choose either? Did she want both of them in her harem?

“I will choose you, so you must choose me too.” Ye Qilan stared at Su Hongxing, speaking slowly and deliberately: “Wife, there won’t be a second you in this world, just like there won’t be a second me. Even if there were another Ye Qilan, he’d only be a part of me, incomplete. I am the husband destined to share three lifetimes with you. You can’t deny that, from start to finish, he never knew about the deep connection between Su Hongxing and Ye Qilan.”

Su Hongxing didn’t expect Ye Qilan to come up with such twisted logic, though it didn’t seem entirely baseless.

“It’s a pity you’re not a debater.” Su Hongxing muttered quietly.

“What I said is the truth. Your heart recognizes me, but your heart doesn’t recognize him.” Ye Qilan held Su Hongxing’s hand and spoke softly: “Wife, there’s no need for you to torment yourself any longer. The man you married is me, the man you love is me–what reason do you have to keep looking from side to side? Think about it: if you were in my position, watching the one you love constantly think about someone else, wouldn’t you feel hurt and sad?”

“I…” Su Hongxing sighed softly. “I don’t know.”

She just felt sorry for the other Ye Qilan. He had risked his life to protect her, yet she ended up with this Ye Qilan. How angry and heartbroken must he feel?

Even Ye Qilan didn’t deny that the other Ye Qilan was part of him.

If that were true, wouldn’t this mean she was betraying a part of Ye Qilan?

“It’s natural for you to feel hesitant and confused right now, but you’ll eventually understand that he’s nothing but an imposter. For now, remember just one thing–you are a married woman. Before doing anything, you must consider your identity.” Although Ye Qilan was displeased with Su Hongxing’s wavering, he felt powerless to change it.

Given the circumstances, he could only move forward step by step. The most important thing was to keep a close watch on her and make sure she had no chance to stray.

“I understand. Can you stop nagging me now?” Su Hongxing hadn’t even finished speaking before Ye Qilan flicked her forehead.

Su Hongxing suddenly asked, “What if I wanted to divorce you…”

Ye Qilan’s face darkened instantly. “What did you just say? Say that again!”

Seeing his dreadful expression, Su Hongxing didn’t dare open her mouth. She had only asked on a whim, wanting to test his reaction.

Now she knew–no matter what happens, she can’t ever bring up the topic of divorce. If she did, Ye Qilan might tear her apart.

“Su Hongxing, don’t think that just because I have a good temper, you can challenge my bottom line. I’ll let you off for today, but if you ever dare mention those two words again, don’t blame me for being ruthless…”

Seeing how domineering Ye Qilan was, Su Hongxing couldn’t help but snort and retort, “You can say it, but why can’t I? Back then, not only did you mention it–you actually went through with it, and we divorced!”

As soon as she blurted out those words, she regretted how impulsive she had been.

The past wasn’t just her taboo; Ye Qilan was deeply hurt as well. By bringing it up again, all she’d done was reopen their mutual wounds.

“If I could go back to the past, I would never make the same mistakes.” Ye Qilan’s eyes dimmed.

After he said that, he turned and walked away.

Su Hongxing stared at Ye Qilan’s back, wanting to follow him. But she didn’t know what she could say.

Just now, her careless words had caused Ye Qilan such sorrow.

They had agreed not to bring up painful memories again, so why did she poke at his wound?

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