Chapter 443: Chapter 443

As soon as Shen Chun finished speaking, Shen Bin’s body noticeably stiffened, and the next moment, his instinct was to pull out the arm that had been tightly grasped. But Shen Chun’s hand felt as though it had grown onto his arm, refusing to let go.

Shen Bin had no choice but to take a step back, "Let’s talk inside."

Speaking at the door of the ward with people passing by, what would it be if these words were overheard? Fortunately, even though Shen Chun was agitated, she hadn’t lost her reason. Following him into the ward, the door closed, Shen Bin was the first to speak.

"Chun’er, I’m your brother, do you understand? We grew up together. Even after knowing that our parents are only my foster parents, I’ve always treated you like a sister without any other thoughts. Your thoughts are incorrect." Having someone he always considered a sister confess affection to him made Shen Bin uncomfortable, as if everything returned to that time in the village when his parents wanted him to marry Gao Xique.

When he heard about marrying Gao Xique, he immediately objected, citing the close relative marriage issue. But his parents locked him in a room and refused to let him out. As the bride entered the village, with the sound of suona and trumpets giving him a headache, the sister in front of him secretly came to him.

Then she revealed something he had never expected: he wasn’t his parents’ biological son. No wonder they wanted him to marry Gao Xique, ignoring the issue of close relations.

"Brother, didn’t I release you and help you escape, and then you got caught by Mom and Dad? Later, you refused to marry Gao Xique, so they had someone carry her into the bridal room, and then they insisted you stay, threatening with their lives. Although I rushed out to help you by telling Mom and Dad that I liked you, and you liked me too, those were my true feelings. You can scold me or blame me, but ever since I heard Mom and Dad say you weren’t my biological brother, I started liking you. Later, to prevent you from not acknowledging them, they forced us to live together, promising to arrange our marriage later. Unless you complied, they’d threaten with their deaths. That night, although we were together, nothing happened between us, but in their hearts, I’ve always been yours. When you secretly left the next morning, Mom and Dad weren’t anxious; they just let me go find you." Shen Chun’s words were not fast, seeming as if she was reminiscing while she spoke, but hearing it in Shen Bin’s eyes made him furrow his brows tightly.

"Chun’er, we discussed it privately back then. It was just a temporary measure, merely to prevent Mom and Dad from using death threats. From beginning to end, I’ve always treated you as a sister, you should know that." Shen Bin couldn’t help but sigh as he said this, "I don’t know how it got out in the village that I consummated with you on that night, causing you to be seen by villagers as someone who was married, even divorced and unwanted. This matter has always made me feel guilty, so when I got married, and Mom and Dad came asking for jobs for you and Gao Xique, I didn’t hesitate to agree because I felt I owed you, and wanted to make it up to you. After all, on the wedding day, suddenly swapping the bride with you, Gao Xique didn’t make a fuss; I’m still very grateful to her, otherwise, I wouldn’t know what would have happened that day."

Talking about these things, Shen Bin felt as though he’d aged several years, looking at his sister before him, he finally noticed the deep infatuation reflected in her eyes towards him, making Shen Bin’s heart sink further. If it hadn’t been spoken today, he might never have realized it and wouldn’t have thought in such a way. The person before him was his sister after all.

But now, hearing her confess and knowing her feelings, thinking back to times on the mountain when sleeping at night his wife said she stared at them, Shen Bin didn’t want to look at the person in front any longer, but he couldn’t just watch her destroy herself.

"Chun’er, I don’t know what you’re thinking now. You know I’m married, and you now know I’ve always treated you as a sister, so put away those thoughts. From now on, we’re siblings, don’t dwell on anything else. When you start working, find someone good, don’t ruin your own life. Did you hear me?"

"Brother, I know. Actually, as soon as I shared my thoughts with you, I let them go. I’ve put away those thoughts because my selfishness caused you so much suffering, it’s all my fault. Brother, I know I’m wrong. In the future, I’ll be a good sister to you. Don’t be mad at me anymore. Please go back to bed to rest and heal, alright?" Shen Chun pleaded with a tear-stained face.

Shen Bin refused outright, "I sent you back and then go back, that’s eight days round trip. If I stay here a few more days, I’ll need to ask for more leave. I’ve taken a year’s leave this time, it’s better to go back soon. This injury is nothing."

"Brother, are you still angry with me? I know I’ve been acting like I’ve lost my mind recently. I realized my mistake after knowing you were stabbed, and I hated myself for it. If you leave , my heart won’t be at peace for life." Shen Chun cried, increasingly louder, "Brother, just this time, can you listen to me once more?"

Outside, Ye Qian composed her initially shocked face from eavesdropping, pretended to make some noise, then knocked on the door. The crying inside instantly quieted, followed by Shen Bin’s voice, "Who’s there?"

"Brother-in-law, it’s me." Ye Qian pushed the door open with a smile as she walked inside. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novelFirｅ.net

Inside, Shen Chun had wiped away her tears, though her eyes were still swollen. It was easy to tell she’d been crying. Ye Qian acted as if she hadn’t noticed, and laughed, "This is brother-in-law’s sister, right? I only saw her once on the wedding day."

Due to the previous events, Shen Bin didn’t know how much Ye Qian overheard, nor if she heard it at all. Even though this matter wasn’t significant, it was always an issue he struggled to face people over, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable. Fortunately, his face had always been stern, so people wouldn’t notice.

"There’s an assistant in the evening, no need for you to come." Shen Bin courteously said.

Ye Qian raised a thermos she had, "I brought you chicken soup. You lost so much blood; you have to replenish well. My sister isn’t around. If she knew, she’d agree too."

"Don’t tell your sister." Shen Bin quickly interrupted.

Ye Qian didn’t mind his hurried address, smiling, "No need to worry, brother-in-law. I’ve heard from Auntie today, won’t tell my sister. Otherwise, she’d be worried sick if she knew but couldn’t see you."

Walking further inside, "The soup is just right, have some first."