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79: Resentment in the Heart
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Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 80: Leave Early
On the way back, both of them fell into silence.Oliver's face was gloomy, his hands tightly gripping the steering wheel as if he wanted to tear it apart.Thinking about what Lillian had said before getting in the car, a sense of unease built up within Oliver.While driving, he listened to Yolanda's account of what had happened today. As she spoke, she seemed hesitant, almost hesitating to continue.Oliver, ever astute, immediately pressed her for the rest of the story.Yolanda, seizing the opportunity, interjected, "Qin, you mustn't blame me for this, and don't tell Lillian that I told you."Oliver, with a furrowed brow, replied, "Quit the nonsense.""So, I'll tell you!" Yolanda took a deep breath and then loudly declared over the phone, "That guy Chen said that since you bring women into the company, Lillian will soon be abandoned and left with no one to care for her. Since the Shen family has gone bankrupt, people can mistreat her however they want, and you won't defend her."Olive
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 81: No Need to Worry for Me
In the end, Lillian nodded and agreed.When she returned to her room, she found Oliver sitting on the couch.Thinking about Grandma's words, Lillian subconsciously glanced at his clothes.As Grandma had said, he was only wearing a black shirt. Sitting against the dark-colored couch, his somber aura almost merged with it.Lillian hadn't expected things to escalate to this point between them. Even if they weren't married, they had been good friends since childhood, just lacking the intimacy of a husband and wife.Looking back, he had helped her a lot.Lillian knew she should be the one to lower her head, but for some reason, she stood there and stared at Oliver for a while. Eventually, she decided not to say anything and silently went to freshen up in the bathroom.When she emerged, Oliver was nowhere to be seen in the bedroom.Instead, her phone had several new messages.Lillian checked it and found a message from an unfamiliar number."Little girl, this is my phone number. Remember to
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 82: The Secret Overheard
The voice unexpectedly played from the phone, and even if Lillian wanted to press it to stop, it was too late.By the time she got hold of the phone, the voice message had already finished playing.Lillian: "..."What was going on? She thought Sophie had finished whatever she was doing and would come back to rant about some idiotic boss. Instead, she ended up talking about her own situation.Realizing something, Lillian's expression changed, and she stood up, opening the door.The area outside was empty, with no sign of anyone.She let out a sigh of relief.She had asked Yolanda to close the door when she went out, so she shouldn't have stayed. With that voice message, she probably didn't hear anything.But Lillian was still a bit worried. She took a few steps forward, exploring the area, and once she confirmed that no one was there, she went back inside.Then she deleted the voice message Sophie had sent, scolding her sternly.Seeing Lillian angry, Sophie quickly apologized, saying s
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 83: What Guilty Deeds Have You Done?
"Scumbag!""What did you say?" Oliver narrowed his eyes, displeased, and his aura became more intense.The cold voice made Li Ping snap out of it.Damn it, didn't he just curse in his mind for some catharsis? Why did it come out of his mouth?Li Ping was speechless about himself.But relying on his experience in the workplace, he quickly came up with a response."Sorry, Mr. Qin, I wasn't talking about you. I just watched a trashy idol drama with my mom last night, and the male lead in it is a scumbag!"Yes, that's right. That's how he would explain it.A trashy idol drama?Oliver furrowed his brows, displeased, as he stared at Li Ping. "Is this what you think about during work hours?"So what if he thought about it? Wasn't Oliver associating with Serena during work hours? Heh heh heh!Of course, Li Ping wouldn't say any of that."No, Mr. Qin, it just suddenly came to mind on the way here. The drama was too trashy, and the male lead was really disgusting, entangled with two women. Mr.
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 84: Cold-hearted
Uh-oh, did she go too far with her behavior?If she had known, she would have acted more reserved. But upon hearing about Lillian's pregnancy and Oliver's entanglement with other women, Yolanda only felt sympathy and wanted to help her. She didn't have any ulterior motives."Huh?"Seeing Yolanda avoiding her gaze, Lillian's heart sank. Could she have actually heard Sophie's voice message?Yolanda, although usually timid, had a quick mind.Sensing something amiss, she immediately reacted."Well, it's because of what happened last night." Yolanda awkwardly touched the back of her head. "If it wasn't for me, Lillian wouldn't have been subjected to those words from Chen Shao. I just wanted to make it up to her."She said this, hoping that Lillian wouldn't suspect her anymore.Sure enough, after hearing her explanation, Lillian's expression improved slightly.So it was because of what happened last night. If that was the case, she could understand.With this in mind, Lillian chuckled. "Las
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 85: Growing Unease
Until someone in the private room asked, "Will Oliver come to Mason's welcome party?""He definitely will. They used to be good buddies.""Why haven't we seen any sign of him yet?"Yeah, why hasn't he shown up yet?Serena instinctively glanced at her phone. She had sent Oliver a message before leaving, asking where he was. But he hadn't replied, so Serena guessed that he was probably driving and couldn't reply at the moment.But she had already arrived, and so much time had passed. He hadn't arrived, and he hadn't replied to her message either.Serena couldn't help but feel worried.Seeing her holding her phone, her friends' eyes gleamed with calculation. Then, in front of everyone, one of them said, "Serena, why don't you give Oliver a call? I'm sure he'll answer if it's your call."Upon hearing this, Serena subconsciously looked at the friend who spoke and noticed a wink, indicating for her to make the call.Serena knew what she meant. They just wanted to confirm her relationship wi
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 86: Instigation
This comment by Serena was actually a gamble. Oliver had been behaving so strangely lately that unless she used the favor Lillian owed her to restrain her, she would begin to doubt whether Lillian had revealed her pregnancy to him. Ironically, although Lillian was her love rival, when it came to keeping her word, Serena still trusted her. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gone out of her way to have Lillian owe her that favor in the first place. As expected, after her remark, the crowd became even more enthusiastic.“What status?” they teased, chuckling.“Serena, surely you're not implying that Oliver is now a taken man?” one quipped.“Heaven forbid, everyone knows Oliver only has eyes for you,” another laughed.“It’s just as well, Oliver and Lillian are just childhood friends, pals since diapers; where could there be any romance between them?”The comments flew back and forth, each one like a needle to Oliver’s pride, pricking him into glancing inadvertently at Lillian.Lillian appeared u
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 87: Looking for a Fight, Are We?
A hush descended upon the private room. The earlier revelry and spectators now silent as mice. An icy chill seemed to permeate the air. Oliver sat with a frosty glare fixed on the boisterous blonde, his eyes like piercing swords brimming with hostility. Her brazen boldness instantly withered under his gaze; she retracted within herself, too afraid to even peep—having accidentally locked eyes with him was like staring death in the face. She scuttled behind Serena. Serena’s smile was clearly faltering. Sneaking a glance at Suo Qiao, who’d taken refuge behind her, she had no choice but to plead with Oliver. "Oliver, please don’t be angry. Suo Qiao, she's...straightforward, but she means no harm. Suo Qiao, you need to apologize to Lillian now." With reluctance flaring in her eyes, apologizing to Lillian felt worse to Suo Qiao than death itself, but recalling Oliver’s terrifying stare prompted her to face Lillian and spit out a begrudging, "Sorry." "Lillian, Suo Qiao genuinely d
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Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 114: Just Hold Back for Now
The room fell silent at Su Qiao's unexpected suggestion. Everyone stopped to consider the possibility—Duan Ziye was a thug and literally a desperado, making him the perfect candidate for some dirty work.Lestari was shocked by Su Qiao's words and quickly tried to dissuade Duan Ziye from considering it. However, Duan Ziye was resolute in his conviction, indicating that he had never done anything significant for Lestari in the past but had sworn never to let anyone hurt her. If anyone dared, they would have to answer to him.Lestari's friends did not want her to speak well of Kartika anymore, asking Lestari what she had done to deserve Kartika's visit or any concern. The consensus was that since Kartika had not shown up for Lestari nor shown any remorse, she did not deserve any kindness in return.Lestari lowered her eyes in sadness, "I was just..."However, the others wouldn't let her finish. They knew of her kind nature, but they were not willing to be as forgiving if they were treate
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 113: Willing to Do Anything for Her
Su Qiao immediately stood up, ready to take action. "Is he still downstairs? I'll go send him away. What a toad lusting after a swan."Just as she was about to leave, Lestari stopped her. "Wait a second.""Let him come up," Lestari said quietly with an unexpected smile.The surprise in the room was palpable, voices raised in unison, "Lestari!?""Do you forget how he treated you before? Duan Ziye is a thug. If you let him come up, aren't you...""Su Qiao," Lestari's voice was gentle, "No matter how he treated me in the past, the fact that he found out I'm hurt and came to the hospital means he cares. Shouldn't I be touched by that? How can I send him away?"Others in the room were not convinced. "Lestari, he's not concerned about you; he's interested in you in that way. If you entertain him, he'll think he has a chance.""I know you're kind-hearted and think his visit is sincere, but if he had no ulterior motive, why would he come?""Don't be too soft-hearted. If he tries to do anythin
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 112: The Kiss Was Not Passionate Enough
Only Mrs. Qin was allowed to go inside for the check-up, while everyone else had to wait outside the examination room. Farhan, leaning against the window, absentmindedly touched his pocket and remembered it had been a long time since he last smoked. Though he had hardly been a heavy smoker, he’d completely quit just over a year ago, shortly after he and Kartika slept together by accident. Since then, he’d become almost addicted to her scent and the touch of her skin, and he began to kiss her every chance he got, at various times and places.After enduring a particularly grueling several-hour-long meeting that had left Farhan in a foul mood, he returned to his office looking to smoke for some relief. He had just lit a cigarette when Kartika walked in with some documents and, upon seeing him smoke, asked with concern, "Why are you smoking now? Are you feeling upset?"He didn’t respond, only staring at her with brooding dark eyes. At that time, Kartika and Farhan were on good terms, and
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 111: Can Also Get Hurt
Compared to Farhan's emotional upheaval, Kartika remained much more composed. "Just drive, we shouldn't delay Grandma's check-up."Without any outsiders around, Kartika didn’t feel the need to act, and her tone and expressions were genuine, no longer the performed warmth she'd held before. After asking him to drive, she noticed Farhan making no move to start the car, her brow slightly furrowing in impatience. She hadn't intended to confront Farhan so directly, but his words had been too aggravating, prompting her to snap...She scolded herself for losing composure especially when Grandma's check-up results were still unknown. Taking a deep breath to regain her calm, she was about to speak to Farhan when the car suddenly surged forward at high speed. Startled, Kartika turned towards Farhan and saw him driving furiously, his dark mood filling the car.Unexpectedly, Kartika felt a wave of immense grievance wash over her, and her nose tingled with the sensation of oncoming tears. Why, whe
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 110: Of Course We Give Her the Best
Mrs. Qin's embrace carried a refreshing scent of lemon, creating a relaxing atmosphere that made Kartika reciprocate the hug with warmth. Female elders always held a special place in Kartika's heart.Mrs. Qin noticed Kartika's affection and playfully tapped her nose. "Are you missing your mom?"Kartika was momentarily stunned by the reference to "mom" but then nodded in acknowledgment after regaining her composure. "Yes, I have missed you all.""Ah, sweet girl, we've missed you too," Mrs. Qin said, then pinched Kartika’s cheek, marveling at her soft skin. She grasped it a few more times before turning to Mr. Qin, "Did you bring the gifts for Kartika that we talked about?"Mr. Qin rummaged through his pocket and pulled out two small boxes. "I did."Mrs. Qin took the boxes and handed them over to Kartika. "Here, these are gifts from us on this trip."Kartika had always received gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Qin, even before marrying Farhan, and they had always been quite valuable. Mrs. Qin wo
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 109: Can You Bear to See Her with Someone Else?
After Kartika fell asleep, her breathing gradually became even and deep. Farhan moved to the other side of the bed, where she lay turned away from him, and discovered she was indeed sound asleep—not just asleep, but in a peaceful, deep slumber.Touching the cheek that Kartika had slapped earlier, Farhan's expression was somewhere between reality and doubt—was it not for a faint soreness, he would have thought the previous uproar was a mere illusion. After all, who falls asleep in one moment, deeply and without care, straight after being furious?Kartika's recent changes were so significant that Farhan felt he barely knew her. His heart was unsettled, his emotions with no outlet, yet as he watched her serene sleep, he found himself rendered speechless. When he finally left the bedside, he did so with an almost lighter step.Settling on the sofa outside, Farhan couldn't deny the wakefulness of his mind despite the late hour; Ji Qingbei's parting words at the bar repeated themselves in h
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 108: I Don't Really Like You
With these thoughts, Kartika let out a mocking laugh, her eyes looking at him with a cold intensity. "If you have needs, go to Lestari."Farhan's eyes darkened with a shadow of anger as he bit down hard. "I want you, no one else."Despite Kartika slapping him and telling him to leave, Farhan’s grip on her wrist tightened as he raised his voice in frustration. "Angry? Weren't you playing the role of the dutiful wife quite well these past days? Why stop acting now?"Furiously struggling against his grasp, Kartika no longer had any desire to reason with Farhan, her sole focus was to free herself.As he watched Kartika's vehement resistance, Farhan felt both irritated and pity. Recalling the recent conversations with Ji Qingbei and Mrs. Qin, he gripped her wrist tighter. "These were your own words before, so why are you angry now? Shen Nuonuo, what are you angry about?"He was trying to confirm something with his intense gaze. "Are you upset because I said you’re just a physiological need
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 107: It's Been a Long Time Since I Kissed Her
Gu Yanxi stormed off in a huff, leaving only Farhan and Ji Qingbei at the bar. Ji Qingbei glanced at Farhan, who seemed lost in thought, and thus refrained from initiating further conversation.After a short silence, Farhan asked in a low voice, "What did you mean by what you said just now?"Ji Qingbei's lips curved up slightly, "Don't you already know the answer?"Farhan looked up, his gaze heavy and dark, seeking clarification."What answer?""Farhan, do you remember the last time we were here I asked you if, after all these years, you still hadn't figured out what you really want?"Farhan paused, recalling that Ji Qingbei had indeed inquired the same. The question felt familiar from earlier in the evening with his grandmother. However, when Ji Qingbei had asked previously, Farhan didn't give it much thought and disregarded the remark.Observing Farhan's silence, Ji Qingbei sighed softly, "You've watched her grow up, you've seen her through every mood and phase, and you know her ins
Bump and Run: The Ex's Pursuit 106: You're Not Enchanted by Her, Are You?
The night was cool and calm as Gu Yanxi and Ji Qingbei made their way through the crowd towards the bar counter, following yet another call from Farhan in the dead of night.To their surprise, they expected to find a drunken Farhan but instead arrived to see him completely sober and immaculately dressed, sitting at the bar with a drink before him that had not been touched."What's going on? Didn't you call us here for a drink?" Gu Yanxi asked, puzzled.Approaching Farhan, Gu greeted him: "Farhan, what's up with you? Not a single sip yet?"Hearing the familiar voice, Farhan snapped back to reality, his eyes finding Gu Yanxi before turning questioningly towards Ji Qingbei as if to ask: Why did you bring him along?Ji Qingbei caught the look and quickly realized the situation. It seemed that Farhan had only summoned him, not Gu Yanxi, but by then it was too late to rectify the mistake. Both men, understanding the circumstance, chose not to comment any further.Gu Yanxi, ever the carefree
