175 Caged bird

The warm tears that drenched Shi Enxi's shirt made her go stiff.

Whenever he cried, there was no use of thinking, she knew that it was the real deal. As Lu Mello remained quiet, she didn't know what to say.

Instead of saying something, she reached out and run her fingers through his soft hair.

"I... I'm sorry..." He forcefully whispered in between his cries. "I... ended up pushing you..." Ever since he came to the realization earlier, he couldn't help but think that it was his fault that she turned evil again. 

If he didn't force her and instead, respected her decision on not wanting a child, maybe, just maybe, she wouldn't have to become a horrible mother who used her child for her gain. He was the one who pushed her to do it. If only he was attentive enough.