After the Maniacal Alpha Settled Down, She Had a Wife and Daughter - Chapter 30

After sending that message, Chu Jiayun never contacted Yu Sui again, nor did she answer any of Yu Sui’s calls. The so-called private number she had given her could now not reach her at all.

One indulgence, said so easily and simply, but Yu Sui refused to see it that way. She felt that even if a formal relationship couldn’t develop, there was no need to avoid her like this. The vague good feelings that were in their budding stage had now instantly regressed to the status of avoiding each other like strangers.

She had thought about calling Chu Jiayun’s consulting room directly to book an appointment. A psychological counselor couldn’t possibly refuse to see clients, right? But when her secretary said she could not accommodate guests from outside Ancheng for the time being, she couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: Chu Jiayun had completely isolated herself to avoid her.

She could force a meeting, but what was the point? The other party clearly didn’t want any further entanglement with her because of that day. The words in the text message were so calm and indifferent that it made Yu Sui give up on clinging to her.

Sheng Nanxi noticed that she was always preoccupied lately, often spacing out while reading reports, and felt a little worried: “A Sui, can’t you understand these business reports?”

Yu Sui snapped out of it, shaking her head weakly.

“Then why do you always have a worried frown? If you really find it hard, why don’t you tell Sister Yu Mu to consider arranging other work for you?”

Their internship period was only a little over a month. Once all the procedures for studying abroad were completed, they would have to go back and prepare for their studies. It was difficult to truly grasp specific work in just over a month, but sitting idle every day was too conspicuous, so Yu Mu had her secretary arrange for them to read business reports.

Yu Sui rubbed her forehead: “I am indeed very upset, but it’s not about work.”

Sheng Nanxi was skeptical: “You have other worries?”

Yu Sui was bottling things up, and she didn’t have anyone she could confide in. Yu Zhongqing was still away most of the time. Although Yu Mu cared about her, her busy work schedule meant she couldn’t chat with her often, let alone observe her emotional changes.

“Nanxi, can I ask you a question?”

Sheng Nanxi’s eyes brightened: “Of course, go ahead.”

Yu Sui thought for a while, licking her lips: “I have a friend. Due to an unexpected situation, she had an inappropriate relationship with an Omega. Afterward, that Omega disappeared and refused to communicate. Do you think that’s normal?”

Sheng Nanxi was innocent and kind, but her good grades weren’t just from rote learning; for example, her focus at this moment was quite accurate.

“Do you have any friends I don’t know?”

Yu Sui hesitated: “A friend I just recently met. You’re not very familiar with her.”

Sheng Nanxi pursed her lips, no longer dwelling on who this friend was, and seriously considered Yu Sui’s question.

“If it was consensual, it happened, and there’s no way to go back in time. As for the Omega no longer contacting them afterward, it might be because they don’t want to face it or don’t want to think about it again.”

“Then… what if the Omega was also permanently marked?”

Sheng Nanxi’s face stiffened, and her expression became serious. After differentiating into an Omega, she had urgently caught up on knowledge she hadn’t paid attention to before. For example, how an adult Omega should protect herself, and the difference between temporary and permanent marking.

“Didn’t you say it was an unexpected situation? Usually, an Omega would only agree to be permanently marked in a stable relationship or after marriage. Did the Omega agree to this?”

Yu Sui frowned. She couldn’t describe the situation in detail at the time, let alone mention how Chu Jiayun had actively sought her out again and again, with a deep, insatiable fervor.

She thought she had melted the ice mountain, but after waking up, Chu Jiayun’s behavior almost made her think it was just a dream.

If there weren’t those long, slightly curled black hairs and the lingering rose scent left on her pillow and bed, Yu Sui might actually have been able to self-brainwash that it was a dream.

Sheng Nanxi scrutinized Yu Sui and tentatively asked: “That friend of yours… is it you?”

Yu Sui wanted to say of course not, but when the words reached her lips, she didn’t want to deny it, so she tightly pressed her lips together.

Sheng Nanxi finally understood why she had been so gloomy lately: “Although I don’t like this kind of game, if you like it, as long as the other party agrees, I won’t interfere. But A Sui, you are an SS-class Alpha. You should respect and protect Omegas, shouldn’t you?”

Sheng Nanxi’s last sentence was quite tactful, but Yu Sui still heard the dissatisfaction in her tone.

“I didn’t force her. It was genuinely due to an accident. If we hadn’t continued at the time, it would have been very troublesome.”

Seeing that she hadn’t grasped the key point, Sheng Nanxi had to be more direct: “An Omega who has been marked by you can basically no longer be permanently marked by other Alphas. So, you might think it’s just one intimate encounter, but for the other person, it might be for life.”

Yu Sui was well aware of this, which was why she was so conflicted.

“A Sui, I’m certainly happy to see you become powerful and formidable, but this advantage should be used to help people as much as possible, not to bully them, right?”

Sheng Nanxi knew that Yu Sui was not essentially bad. She was just accustomed to being willful and bossy, always wanting to use such methods to attract her parents’ attention and concern. But this would indeed unintentionally hurt others. Although she had changed a lot recently, Sheng Nanxi was afraid she was “reverting to old habits.”

Yu Mu had just finished a meeting and detoured to check on their internship status. Seeing the solemn look on both their faces, she thought they had encountered a major problem in the report.

“Did something happen?”

Sheng Nanxi adjusted her emotions: “Everything’s fine.”

Yu Mu glanced at the downcast Yu Sui: “Xiao Sui, come to my office for a moment.”

Yu Mu took out a document bag from the drawer: “Your study abroad procedures are all complete. You can go home and prepare after one more week of internship.”

“Sister, I don’t want to go.”

Yu Mu raised an eyebrow: “Is there any reason besides the previous one?”

Yu Sui felt that if she went abroad, it would be even harder to contact Chu Jiayun. If she thought things through later and was willing to meet, would she misunderstand her as a player if she couldn’t find her?

In this matter, Chu Jiayun was ultimately the one who suffered more. Although she could control herself from making a permanent mark the first time, no Alpha could withstand the intimacy like Chu Jiayun’s. Yu Sui herself couldn’t remember how many times they ended up completing the act.

Seeing her silent, Yu Mu thought she was still being obstinate and could only persuade her: “Going abroad was arranged by Dad a long time ago. If you truly don’t like this major, you can apply for a second major yourself. I won’t object.”

“I have very important matters that haven’t been resolved. Can I apply for a deferral?”

“No.”

Yu Mu, who had always doted on her, firmly refused Yu Sui’s request for the first time.

**

Bai Jiling was also looking for Chu Jiayun recently. She hadn’t heard from Chu Jiayun since she suddenly canceled their dinner appointment that day. Based on her understanding of Chu Jiayun, something unusual must have happened, but after so long, Chu Jiayun still didn’t intend to tell her.

After much consideration, she decided to ask Yu Sui to meet up.

After graduation, Yu Sui and Bai Jiling had almost no contact. Suddenly being invited out for coffee made Yu Sui feel a bit odd.

Sure enough, after chatting about school matters for a while, Bai Jiling steered the conversation to the main point: “I inquired at the Tian Yuan Hotel. On the day Instructor Chu left Jingcheng, a young woman went to see her, and she went twice.

I’m guessing it was you. Am I right?”

Yu Sui took a sip of coffee and swallowed slowly. She didn’t want to answer Bai Jiling’s question.

“I haven’t been able to reach her recently. After knowing her for so many years, she rarely acts this way, so I wanted to know if anything special happened that day.”

“I had an appointment with Instructor Chu that afternoon to drink milk tea. I did go to the hotel to find her. But when she checked out and when she left Jingcheng, I don’t know.”

“Did she tell you anything or show any unusual behavior when you were drinking milk tea?”

Yu Sui glanced at her. That day was more than just unusual. Yu Sui’s back was scratched, and it still hurt when she showered at night.

“No, why would she tell me such things?”

Bai Jiling also felt she was grasping at straws. If she couldn’t figure it out with her years of friendship with Chu Jiayun, what would Yu Sui know?

She smiled awkwardly: “Perhaps I’m too anxious. After all, I can’t take care of her when she’s not in Jingcheng.

By the way, how are your preparations for studying abroad coming along?”

“Everything is set.”

“Are you going with Sheng Nanxi and Ren Xuran?”

“The same week, I think.”

“Work hard. You have the potential to become even better.”

Yu Sui watched Bai Jiling’s car drive away, feeling even more strongly that Chu Jiayun was acting strangely. If it was as easy as she claimed in the text message, would she even be avoiding Bai Jiling?

**

Chu Jiayun’s physical reactions were more severe and drawn out than others. She couldn’t sleep well or eat properly, making it impossible to fully focus on her work.

Dr. Chen advised her to make a decision soon. Chu Jiayun looked at her haggard reflection in the mirror, and the scale slowly tilted in one direction.

Although she felt reluctant, her reason told her that the pressure of being a single mother was immense, especially since she also had a sister with a special condition to care for.

“I’m sorry.”

She had made a tentative decision in her heart and informed Dr. Chen of her plan.

“I’m not surprised by your choice, but I suggest you officially come to me one week from now.”

“Why?”

“Decisions are sometimes impulsive. When your decision remains consistent many times, it indicates that it is your true inner desire.”

Chu Jiayun began preparing to move. She wanted to leave Ancheng and go to a place where fewer people knew her. She wanted to start over there, forget some things, and avoid some people.

Including Yu Sui, and also Bai Jiling.

At least at this stage, she didn’t want either of them to know about her situation.

Dr. Chen’s words might be right. Chu Jiayun was just used to making decisions alone. There was no one she could rely on, and she didn’t dare to put her future on anyone else’s shoulders.

The week hadn’t passed, but Bai Jiling suddenly appeared in Ancheng.

Chu Jiayun was packing at home and was stunned to see the person outside the door.

“You’re clearly home. Why aren’t you answering my calls?”

Having known each other for so long, this was the first time Bai Jiling had lost her temper with her so fiercely. Perhaps it was the increased emotional sensitivity from the pregnancy, but Chu Jiayun felt inexplicably sad.

“I’ve been busy dealing with a lot of things lately.”

Bai Jiling was surprised to see the scene in the house: “Are you… moving?”

“Yes, I plan to move to another city.”

“Where are you going?”

Chu Jiayun didn’t want to tell her. After a moment of awkward silence, she suddenly felt unwell and went straight to the restroom.