Chapter 1184: Time to Say Goodbye

Liu Xin'ai was at a loss for how to respond for a moment.

However, just as she was silent, Qin Yiyan picked up the cup...

And took a sip!

After setting the cup down, he licked the juice from his lips and asked in a low, pleasant voice, "Are you at ease now?"

Liu Xin'ai nodded absentmindedly.

Then she heard Qin Yiyan say, "Now, it's your turn."

"What turn is it for me?"

"To drink the juice, of course."

If it weren't for Qin Yiyan's words just now, Liu Xin'ai would have drunk it.

But now...

No matter how she thought about it, it felt awkward!

Liu Xin'ai turned her head away and began to make excuses: "I... feel a bit bloated in my stomach right now, I'll drink it in a while."

"Is your stomach uncomfortable?"

"Yes!"

Liu Xin'ai thought that saying this would help her avoid the awkwardness.

As it turned out...

Qin Yiyan actually reached out his hand and pressed it against Liu Xin'ai's skin!

While pressing, he asked, "Is it uncomfortable here?"

Liu Xin'ai was now uncomfortable all over!

She pushed away Qin Yiyan's hand, frowned, and said, "Don't you have anything else to be busy with? Stop bothering me!"

"You are my wife; if you say you're uncomfortable, shouldn't I be concerned?"

"It's just a small matter, no need for that."

"A small matter?"

"Yes!"

"Since that's the case, drinking a glass of orange juice won't get in the way of anything, right?"

This guy, why is he still dwelling on this matter!

Liu Xin'ai felt irritable inside.

On a sudden impulse, she picked up the cup and drank it!

After finishing it, she even tilted her head back and asked, "Is this okay now!?"

Looking at the empty cup, Qin Yiyan seemed very satisfied and said with a smile, "It is."

As for Liu Xin'ai...

Only after calming down did she realize that she seemed to have fallen for Qin Yiyan's reverse psychology!

This discovery made Liu Xin'ai extremely annoyed.

But

She had already drunk it, so there was no point in dwelling on it.

She could only force herself to forget the unpleasantness just now and get some rest early.

To conserve her energy for tomorrow!

But just at this moment...

Qin Yiyan gently picked up Liu Xin'ai from behind!

Because he had just taken a shower, there was still a faint scent on Qin Yiyan's body.

His body temperature was still very high.

Liu Xin'ai only felt a wave of heat wrapping around her!

She knew very well what the man behind her wanted to do.

This made her palms sweat with nervousness!

Although nervous, Liu Xin'ai's movements were quick.

As soon as Qin Yiyan placed her on the bed, Liu Xin'ai rolled to the side.

But Qin Yiyan had anticipated Liu Xin'ai's intentions and also moved to the side.

Then he pinned her down directly!

Trapped, Liu Xin'ai said helplessly, "I'm very tired."

"Why are you always tired lately? My ears are going to grow calluses from hearing this excuse."

Sometimes Liu Xin'ai was truly tired.

But right now...

She was simply looking for an excuse.

Clearly, Qin Yiyan was not satisfied with this excuse.

If Liu Xin'ai couldn't make it more convincing, then the consequences...

No, she couldn't let him have his way!

Liu Xin'ai bit her lip lightly, then put on a troubled expression and said, "I'm actually... a bit indisposed."

Her hesitation was very effective.

Qin Yiyan did not force Liu Xin'ai any further.

But he did not let go of Liu Xin'ai immediately either.

He stared with dark eyes for a while before getting up to leave.

Once Qin Yiyan left, the oppressive aura around Liu Xin'ai also vanished.

But Liu Xin'ai thought of something.

Her body immediately stiffened!

Counting the days, her period this month seemed to have been delayed for a long time.

Could it be...

Just as the hypothesis formed in her heart, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly shook her head.

She comforted herself: taking contraceptives has side effects, and menstrual irregularities can happen! Once she leaves here and adjusts properly, everything will return to normal!

(Note: Line 68 and 69 were merged in the source text structure; translating as requested.)

Liu Xin'ai kept taking deep breaths, comforting herself.

Qin Yiyan heard Liu Xin'ai's breathing and asked, "What are you doing?"

"... Nothing, I'm a little dizzy."

"Since you're not feeling well, get some rest early today."

Today's Qin Yiyan was a bit gentler.

He also knew how to be considerate of Liu Xin'ai.

It was just that Liu Xin'ai, whose mind was elsewhere, did not notice his change at all.

And that night, Liu Xin'ai barely slept.

Just as the sky was beginning to brighten, she got up gently.

She went around to Qin Yiyan's side and gently patted his cheek.

Qin Yiyan did not react at all; he was sleeping very soundly.

His expression was also very calm.

But Liu Xin'ai knew that when this man woke up again, he would surely hate her to the bone!

But what did that matter? By that time, Liu Xin'ai would have already gone to another country.

When they met again, it would be to get the divorce certificate!

By then, she and Qin Yiyan would have no connection whatsoever!

Thinking of freedom beckoning to her, Liu Xin'ai was deeply moved.

She did not delay any longer and tiptoed to pack her things.

Actually, Liu Xin'ai didn't have much to take.

Just her documents, personal clothing, and daily necessities.

Packing everything into a backpack, Liu Xin'ai went downstairs.

At this time, Xiao'an had also just woken up.

She was yawning when she saw Liu Xin'ai walking out with a bag.

"Good morning, Madam. Are you... going out?"

Liu Xin'ai nodded gently, an urgent look still on her face: "Xiao Xiao called me and said she wasn't feeling well, so I'm going to check on her."

(Note: Line 94 and 95 were split in the source; translating as requested.)

"Ah, then should we send Miss Xu to the Hospital?"

"I still need to go see her to know."

"Then I'll go with you!"

Liu Xin'ai did not refuse Xiao'an; she nodded gently and took her along to Xu Xiaoxiao's apartment.

At this moment, Xu Xiaoxiao, in order to make it look realistic, had made her complexion deathly pale and her lips bloodless.

Hearing the knock, she opened the door tremblingly.

Seeing her like this, Xiao'an almost screamed!

Fortunately, Liu Xin'ai pressed down on her arm and pushed her into the room.

Because Xiao'an was shocked by Xu Xiaoxiao's state, she did not notice some small details.

She only said, "Madam, we should still send Miss Xu to the Hospital!"

Xu Xiaoxiao immediately refused: "Isn't it just a doctor checking if we go to the Hospital? Xin'ai is a doctor; it'll be fine once she checks me!"

"But..."

"Xiao'an, please help me pour a cup of hot water first."

Liu Xin'ai's command cut off Xiao'an's words.

Xiao'an could only bring the hot water first.

Afterward, at Liu Xin'ai's request, she went to find medicine and a hot water bottle.

Gradually, Xu Xiaoxiao's condition "improved" a little.

Her complexion also became rosy.

In fact, the so-called rosy complexion was entirely due to the foundation, which was a shade too light, being rubbed off.

But Xiao'an did not know the truth.

Sitting there, she even let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing this girl's sincere appearance, both Liu Xin'ai and Xu Xiaoxiao felt somewhat guilty deep down.

But things had reached this point, so they had to bite the bullet and keep going!

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes and took the initiative to pour a glass of water for Xiao'an.

And said, "I've had you busy since early this morning, thank you for your hard work."

Xiao'an said in fear and trepidation, "Madam, please don't say that; this is all what I should do!"

"Then drink some hot water first."

"Okay."

Xiao'an was indeed a bit thirsty, so she took the cup and drank it all down.