Chen Mu considerately pressed the elevator button, intending to take everyone downstairs to resolve the matter. Zhu Luxi, seeing her grudge avenged, felt a sense of sweet satisfaction, yet her eyes remained fixed on Chen Mu. Meanwhile, Zhou Nannan invited Isabelle out for burgers that evening; the two little ones were so excited by the prospect that they happily followed along. Now, only Chen Mu and Zhu Luxi remained.
After her best friend and the children left in the elevator, Zhu Luxi finally breathed a sigh of relief. She smoothed back her messy hair and said in a soft, gentle voice, "Come in. It's a bit of a mess inside." As she spoke, she handed Chen Mu a pair of new slippers. "I prepared these especially for you." Chen Mu took the slippers, feeling a bit surprised; he hadn't expected her to adjust so quickly. Was it possible to take the next step already? But before he could dwell on it, Zhu Luxi was already eager to "repay" him.
As soon as Chen Mu changed into the slippers, Zhu Luxi went into the bedroom and closed the door. A short while later, she emerged. Her hair was swept up into a casual bun, and she wore a vibrant green silk robe that looked breathtakingly beautiful. Chen Mu sat on the sofa, feeling caught in a dilemma. He had wanted to give her time to recover; after all, a woman reeling from a failed marriage carries hidden wounds—she might look fine on the surface, but underneath, she is utterly disillusioned with men. He didn't want to be too hasty and ris…
Chapter 698