Chapter 99: CHapter 99 - Selfish
Yunfeng’s heart was racing. Just five minutes ago, he had been nervously watching Muchen rummage through the fridge. He’d bitten his lips in worry, but there was a flicker of hope—a tiny smile playing on his lips. He’ll love it. He loves me, doesn’t he? He placed a trembling hand over his stomach, feeling the faintest swell. He has to.
Muchen returned, holding a small package. "Do you like sushi?" he asked, voice low, hands fumbling with the wrapping.
Yunfeng nodded, his throat dry. This wasn’t how he had planned it, but he couldn’t wait any longer. "I... I need to tell you something. About children," he whispered, barely audible.
Muchen froze for a second, then laughed—sharp and bitter. "I hate kids. Completely hate them, Yunfeng. They’re annoying little gremlins with their snotty noses and poopy diapers. Ugh, they’re a nightmare."
The words hit Yunfeng like a slap. His blood turned to ice. His heartbeat, which had been a loud, steady drumbeat of hope, faltered, almost stopping entirely. His hand instinctively moved to his stomach, his fingers tightening protectively. He stared at Muchen, his voice shaking. "I’m... I’m pregnant."
Muchen didn’t flinch. Instead, he wrinkled his nose, his face twisting in disgust. "Disgusting," he muttered under his breath, shoving the sushi box toward Yunfeng. "Here. Eat this."
Yunfeng stared at the box. It felt like a cruel joke—like someone offering candy to a child after shoving them to the ground. His chest ached with a hollow pain that spread like wildfire.
Disgusting. He thinks I’m disgusting? The word echoed in his mind, louder and louder, until tears pricked his eyes. He tried to speak, but the lump in his throat choked the words. "I... I want to go home," he said finally, his voice trembling.
Without waiting for a response, Yunfeng bolted out of the apartment. His footsteps were quick and uneven, driven by the chaos in his heart. Why? Why is he like this?