Coaxing His Wife

From just now until this moment, the man had called him “Boss” over and over, which made Jiang Zhou deeply unhappy. It was as if Chen Ju were trying to draw a clear line between them.

“What makes you think you have the right to be angry with me? Have you been acting for so long that you really think you’re my lover?” His irritation surged, roiling in his chest until he felt ready to burst. “We’re nothing but a contractual relationship. Don’t think you’re that important!”

Jiang Zhou’s voice stunned Chen Ju. His body trembled, and the tears he’d been holding back suddenly streamed down his face.

He pouted, trying to force the tears back, but it was no use. Once they started falling, he couldn’t stop them.

Seeing Chen Ju’s tears, Jiang Zhou froze. His heart suddenly tightened, and at last, his senses returned.

He let go and stepped back. Freed from his restraint, Chen Ju turned away, presenting his side to Jiang Zhou. He twisted his head around and repeatedly wiped his tear-filled eyes and cheeks with his sleeve until they were red.

A knock sounded at the door. Secretary Liu’s voice came from outside. “Boss, I’ve brought the first-aid kit.”

At the sound from outside, Chen Ju trembled. He turned around and instinctively grabbed Jiang Zhou’s sleeve, hiding beside him.

Jiang Zhou paused and looked down at the man beside him. His thin body trembled as he cried. A moment ago, he’d been avoiding Jiang Zhou, but now he clutched the corner of his sleeve. The turmoil in Jiang Zhou’s chest abruptly settled.

“Mm.” Jiang Zhou opened the door just a crack, shielding Chen Ju with his body as he took the first-aid kit. In a low voice, he said, “Thanks for bringing it. You can get back to work.”...