The Hidden Pregnancy [Omegaverse]

Chapter 14

Jiyang sat alone in his room, his thoughts heavy with what he had recently seen and learned. It was like a puzzle that was finally coming together, revealing a picture that he didn't quite like. He realized that for some rich people, the most important things were money and how they looked in front of others. It made him feel sad and a bit disappointed.

But what weighed on his heart even more was his own feelings. He thought about Haoxuan, the person he had started to like. Seeing how things worked in this world of wealth and status, he felt conflicted. He felt like his beliefs were crashing against the reality he was seeing.

Tears welled up in his eyes, and he let them flow, feeling a mix of emotions. Just then, the door opened, and Wen Ning entered, his presence a source of comfort.

"Jiyang, what's going on?" Wen Ning's voice was gentle, carrying concern.

Jiyang sniffled, trying to gather his thoughts. "I've realized that people who have a lot of money often care more about that and how they seem to others, rather than what's right or kind. It's making me really sad."

Wen Ning sat down beside him, offering a supportive presence. "It can be tough to see that."

Jiyang wiped his tears with the back of his hand. "And I'm upset with myself for having feelings for Haoxuan. It's like I believed in something that's not true."

Wen Ning's touch on his shoulder was reassuring. "Jiyang, it's okay to feel the way you do. You're a good person with a big heart. Sometimes life shows us things we didn't expect."

Jiyang nodded, still feeling a mixture of emotions. "So, what should I do now?"

Wen Ning's expression was thoughtful as he spoke. "Maybe it's time to take a step back from all of this. You should go back to your hometown, London. Get away from this complicated situation. Come to the back of the villa at midnight. I'll be waiting for you there."

Jiyang nodded and as soon as Wen Ning left he started packing when his gaze landed on the hard disk, glinting in the dim light. Memories of what it contained flooded his mind – the project details he had stealthily copied from Haoxuan's laptop.

His fingers brushed against the hard disk's surface, and the weight of his decision hung heavily in the air. He knew he was supposed to hand this over to Wang Yibo, as part of the arrangement they had made prior to meeting Haoxuan. But Haoxuan's words, his complex actions, and the emotions they had shared swirled in Jiyang's mind.

It was as if he was standing at a crossroads, torn between loyalty to his feelings and fulfilling the commitment he had made. Haoxuan's plea to protect his family's image echoed in his ears, a reminder of the complexity of the world he had become a part of.

Jiyang took a deep breath, his heart a mix of emotions. The decision he was about to make felt monumental. With a determined exhale, he knew what he had to do. He would honor his feelings for Haoxuan and his desire to maintain the trust they had shared.

The hard disk represented more than just information; it symbolized the delicate balance between loyalty, truth, and love. Gathering his resolve, Jiyang decided that he couldn't go against his heart. He had chosen not to backstab Haoxuan, not to compromise the love he held for him.

As he carefully picked up the hard disk, a sense of peace settled within him. He might be walking away from certain opportunities, but he was staying true to himself. The path ahead might still be uncertain, but Jiyang was following his own compass, guided by the love and integrity that defined his character.

On the other side,

The room crackled with tension as Haoxuan confronted his mother-in-law, his voice laced with a mixture of accusation and hurt. "You swapped the medicine box with poison."