Proposal for Divorce

"Sister-in-law, I know you hold resentment in your heart. I don't dare to interfere with what you do, but Xiao Ming and Xiao Han are your own flesh and blood after all. How could you have the heart to lay a hand on them like that?"

Gu Wan said, bowing her head to adjust the boy's clothes.

The previous times she had tried to advise her like this, she had been harshly cursed at by Du Yue Rao. This time, she had prepared herself to be scolded again.

Surprisingly, instead of the familiar, sharp-tongued curses, a gentle voice like a March spring breeze sounded, filled with apology and sincerity.

"Don't worry. I was foolish in the past. From now on, I only want to live a peaceful life with the two children."

Gu Wan raised her head in shock, seeing Du Yue Rao's exceptionally firm gaze.

She suddenly felt bewildered. Had her sister-in-law hit her head so hard that her brain was scrambled?

It was no wonder she thought so; Du Yue Rao's old image was deeply engraved in everyone's minds.

"Daddy!" Gu Ying Ming's voice rang out from afar.

Du Yue Rao's heart skipped a beat, and a trace of guilt rose within her.

Soon after, a tall figure appeared before her eyes.

The man had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a tall, sturdy build. His skin was tanned from working in the fields year-round. His short, stiff hair and sharp, naturally handsome features were laced with a cold demeanor.

His dark eyes, deep as an abyss, were staring intently at her without blinking.

Du Yue Rao instinctively held her breath. The man standing before her was Gu Si, the original host's husband of five years.

The original host had detested Gu Si so much that she didn't even bother to remember his face, always believing her husband was just a big, crude country bumpkin.

Who would have thought he was actually tall and handsome, exuding a cold and imposing aura.

The moment their eyes met, Du Yue Rao clearly saw the undisguised disgust in his narrow, dark eyes.

Gu Si immediately picked up the child from the ground and walked quickly into the house.

Du Yue Rao and Gu Wan quickly followed behind.

Gu Wan spoke up, "Brother, Xiao Han's condition isn't good. Go fetch the village doctor quickly."

Gu Si nodded and turned to run off immediately.

The doctor's house wasn't far from theirs, and he returned in about fifteen minutes.

After a preliminary diagnosis, the doctor said, "It's not very serious. The fever has started to go down. For children this young, it's best not to self-medicate."

"If you're still worried, wipe his body down every once in a while tonight."

Du Yue Rao quietly memorized every instruction from the doctor.

The doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes sweeping over the large bump on her forehead as he frowned slightly. The Gu family was truly good at causing trouble.

Having confirmed that Gu Ying Han was out of danger, the heavy stone hanging in Du Yue Rao's heart finally dropped.

It seemed that this time, Xiao Han had escaped the fate of becoming a brain-damaged child as described in the novel.

She said softly, "Thank you, Doctor. Take care on your way back."

By the time she saw the village doctor out, the sun was already overhead.

No matter how slow she might be, Gu Wan realized the atmosphere between the two was off. She knew today's drama wasn't over yet, and the couple needed private space to talk.

"You two take your time to talk. I'll take Xiao Ming back to our parents' house and have Da Ya watch him."

Gu Wan finished speaking and led Xiao Han to the house next door, which was Gu Si's parents' home.

The space immediately fell into silence.

In her past life, Du Yue Rao had never had time to interact with men. At this moment, she only felt her throat go dry, her entire body stiff and awkward.

She hesitated for a long time before she could speak: "We..."

"We..." The two spoke in unison, then both froze.

Du Yue Rao, who had just gathered her courage, felt as if she had been doused with cold water. She took a deep breath and said softly, "You go first."

Gu Si's voice was cold and distant, his words cutting like a knife.

"Let's get a divorce."

"You were the one who volunteered to marry me. After that night, I have always respected you and never interfered in your life. But the children are my bottom line."

His voice was low and devoid of emotion, laying bare the cruel truth.

Du Yue Rao lowered her head, not knowing how to respond, because what the original host had done before was indeed too much.

But she was unwilling to give up Xiao Ming and Xiao Han, that rare and precious blood bond.

Seeing Gu Si about to turn and leave, Du Yue Rao panicked and wanted to stop him, her steps faltering as she almost fell.

She instinctively reached out to grab his arm.

Her fair, soft hand, which had never done hard labor, stood in stark contrast to Gu Si's rough, tanned skin.