Chapter 2345  : Did I Wake You? “There’s nothing to say about this. If she doesn’t realize her mistake and decides to change for the better, our mother-and-son relationship won’t return to how it was before.”

He said firmly, “We can compromise on anything, but not this.”

He’d already compromised once.

That was the chance he gave her.

Unexpectedly, not only did his mother not restrain herself, but she even went overboard by hurting the pregnant Jiang Luoli.

Mo Shixiu’s expression darkened as he thought of Jiang Luoli’s swollen cheek and how she cried pitifully in his arms. “She hurt Luoli more than once. If I compromise and forgive her this time, she’ll probably do worse next time.

“On the day I got married to Luoli, I said that I’d definitely protect her and not let her suffer any grievances. I’ve already gone back on my word about her. I can’t disappoint her again.

“So, Grandma…”

The handsome man’s eyes were as dark as ink, and his deep eyes were filled with determination. “Let’s not talk about this. I know what to do.”

Old Madam was silent for a moment.

“Sigh. Alright. Your mom should give her a cold shoulder too. Luoli suffered this time, you have to appease her. Oh right, did you get the doctor to check her? Is the child alright?”

“Grandma, don’t worry. Luoli and the baby are fine.”

“That’s good.” Old Madam nodded. “Nothing must happen to the child in Luoli’s belly. Shixiu, let me ask you one last time. Was the main reason for your withdrawal from the election really not because of Luoli?”

“No.” Mo Shixiu said without hesitation. “It has something to do with her, but she’s not the main reason. Before I met her, I’d already considered quitting. Even without her, I’d still make the same choice.”

“You’re not lying to Grandma?”

Mo Shixiu looked at the Old Madam calmly. “No.”

“Alright, I’m tired. I’ll rest for a while. Go accompany Luoli.”

…

Mo Shixiu closed the door gently.

Actually, he lied to Old Madam just now.

He lied to Jiang Luoli too.

The main reason was her.

Everything else was secondary.

But he couldn’t tell them the truth.

If he did, Old Madam would definitely have something against Jiang Luoli.

And Jiang Luoli would blame herself for it.

So, he lied.

He used to hate lies.

But now, he had become a liar.

Mo Shixiu returned to the bedroom.

Jiang Luoli was leaning against the bed frame with the blanket covering her. She seemed to be asleep.

As he tiptoed towards the bed, the girl opened her eyes.

“Mo Shixiu, you’re back.”

Jiang Luoli sounded a little sleepy.

She was asleep just now, but not deeply.

Hence, she woke up when she heard Mo Shixiu’s footsteps.

“Mm, I’m back.” Mo Shixiu sat down by the bed and touched her head. He pulled the blanket back and covered her tightly. “Did I wake you?”