Veins Entwined with Secrets Chapter 4

All it takes to defeat him is one sentence.

He had no right or position to interfere in her private life.

Julian drove away, leaving Liu Maya standing there alone.

The wetland park in winter has no aesthetic appeal, with sparse vegetation and no human habitation. The sky gradually darkens and the cold wind blows through people.

The coat was not enough to keep me warm, and I only had a long skirt underneath. The wind blew in from under my feet, and it was very cold, causing my lower abdomen to ache.

Being abandoned and treated indifferently are familiar feelings, the feeling of home.

Who says home must be warm?

Maya raised her hands to cover her face, and tears fell from between her fingers. As soon as they fell, they turned into icicles and formed a layer of white frost on her hands.

It doesn’t matter, just take the money and leave, you won’t stay long, nothing else matters, she doesn’t care.

She quickly wiped her eyes and almost lost consciousness.

Julian's car backed up, and without saying a word, he got out angrily and pushed her back into the car.

The air conditioner in the car has been turned up to the highest temperature.

Maya's lips turned pale, her body curled up into a ball, and she was shivering from the cold.

He remained silent all the way, clenched his five fingers into a fist, clenched it again and again, and finally held her hand, holding it tightly to prevent her from breaking free.

His palms were warm and slender, his skin was fair and clean, and the blue veins on the back of his hands were very clear. Because he was trying hard to suppress his emotions, his round fingertips trembled slightly.

Both of my clenched hands were numb.

He held her in his hand, her eyes fixed on something in the void, and she no longer had the energy to argue with him.

The Deer Lake Hotel is located in the lakeside forest, close to the commercial area with artificially maintained green plants. It gradually became more popular along the way. It had snowed and the road was slippery. It took half an hour to reach a short distance.

As soon as the car stopped, a woman came over quickly, mouthing: "I'm back."

Julian finally let go of her hand and got out of the car, saying to the man in a very calm tone: "Is everything arranged?"

The woman peeked in through the car window and said with a smile, "The food is ready. We're just waiting for you."

He nodded and walked in, leaving behind a tall and handsome figure.

The woman glanced in the direction he left, sighed softly, and came over to open the car door, "Ms. Yu, I'm Clara Zhou."

A professional woman in her early thirties, she was wearing a dark grey suit, long sleeves and long pants, a very formal style, her hair was tied into a smooth bun, and her smile had a professional and friendly look.

Just like in the photos posted by her mother on social media, they are always together during every festival.

She has integrated into the life of the Yu family, but has not married for several years after being engaged. I don't know why. Maybe it was her idea to welcome her. Maya never rejected people's feelings. She was always gentle. She calmed down and responded softly: "Sister-in-law, let them call me Xiaomei."

"They" of course refers to her eldest brother and parents, and her attitude is to accept her eldest sister-in-law.

Clara Zhou showed a little joy on her face and took her arm, "It's cold, it's cold, every year at this time, your hands and feet are frozen stiff, your nose and eyes are frozen red, I'll have someone prepare ginger soup and wine, drink it to warm you up."

The redness of her eyes and nose was due to crying, but Clara Zhou was considerate and did not point it out. Instead, she helped her to resolve the embarrassment.

The good feeling came naturally, Mei smiled and said, "Yeah, cold."

"Uncle and aunt have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Mom and Dad? Are they here too?"

"Yes, it's the room at the end." Clara Zhou pointed there, spoke to the waiter who was ushering her to her seat, said something to her, and left quickly.

I couldn't hear what was said.

Maya felt cold sweat oozing out from her back, which was densely packed on her body, as if countless needles were drilling into her body through her pores. She was almost paralyzed and fell to the ground immediately. She couldn't stand steadily and had to hold on to the wall.

Meeting your parents is a big deal, so you always have to take it easy and think about what to say, what to talk about, every detail, action, expression and attitude. Think clearly about how to respond before you go to meet your parents.

Otherwise I really don’t know where I could go wrong.

She was uneasy and frowned.

The red corridor was decorated with golden wall lamps, emitting a shining and scorching light, as if she was being roasted in a red stove. The further she walked, the more anxious she felt. The golden carpet was soft and her steps felt weak when she stepped on it. She was shaking all over and there were shadows all around her.

When she reached the door of the box, she didn't dare to go in.

The parents are getting divorced, and the daughter just comes back to participate in the division of assets. She can either meet in court or through a lawyer. In short, it should be in a law firm, a conference room, or other places with countless third parties. She can just sign and leave without having to deal with any emergencies.

This shouldn't be the scene for a private meeting.

Maya stood outside the door, holding her breath. She didn't know how to respond. She had no idea and was unprepared. She didn't know whether to laugh, cry, or keep calm. She didn't know whether to call her mother first, or her father first, or to address Mr. Yu and Ms. Zhao.

And how to explain why she came back?

Her parents did not ask her to go back, but her brother urged her to return to share the money. How do you explain this?

She placed her hands on the door panel, and traced the wood carvings with her fingers for a long while. Finally, she put her hands down dejectedly, took a step back, and turned to leave.

As she walked, she bumped into the man's chest.

Julian raised his arms and gently wrapped them around her, looking at her coldly, "You're already at the door, but you don't dare to go in?"

She hesitated.

He didn't give her time, he took a step forward, pushed the door open, held her arm and led her into the box.