Addicted: Book One - The Inquietude of Youth

Chapter 185 - HOW WONDERFUL is a FATHER's KINDNESS

Translator: Sae

 Editors: Jowly & Alec

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Gu Hai and Bai Luo Yin returned to their apartment and quickly gathered a few necessities before making their way to Bai Han Qi's house. By the time they got there, the sky was already completely shrouded with a dark veil, with only a few stars puncturing this seemingly inky darkness.

The two arrived just a couple of minutes after Bai Han Qi. And as they approached his house, they caught sight of a portrait of a happy family living a quiet and peaceful life. Aunt Zou was in the kitchen cooking what can easily be assumed as another delicious meal and Bai Han Qi was sitting at the dinner table, talking to her. Meanwhile, Meng Tong Tian played contentedly with his toys in the yard.

Without saying anything to each other, both Gu Hai and Bai Luo Yin halted their steps upon reaching the doorway. In his heart, Bai Luo Yin truly felt like he was not returning home to visit his parents. The warmth that comes with knowing that you'll see people you hold dear to your heart was not there. Instead, what resided within was an awful emotion that can only be compared to the need to permanently silence someone so as to prevent them from divulging your deepest, darkest secret.

On his side, Gu Hai's eyes remained focused on Bai Luo Yin. He has not uttered a single word ever since their arrival. In his heart, Gu Hai was hurting--perhaps far more than Bai Luo Yin. His eyes reflected all the sadness and anxiety that darkened his lover's face. A twinge weaseled its way into Gu Hai's heart, gripping it with its claws.

After what seemed like an eternity, he finally spoke.

"How about..?" He begins. Worry was very evident in his voice.

"I've already decided," Bai Luo Yin quickly interrupted; his voice feigning confidence. He already knew that Gu Hai was going to ask him to reconsider this decision.

After saying this, Bai Luo Yin started to move, but just as he was about to take a step towards the door, Gu Hai pulled him back using a bit of force.

Bai Luo Yin looked at Gu Hai with warm and sincere eyes. "Don't worry. I've already made my promise to you, haven't I? I won't change my mind about us. I definitely won't change it."

"That's not what I'm worried about," as he said this, Gu Hai's hand reached out and ruffled Bai Luo Yin's soft hair. "I'm worried he'll get mad and beat you up. If that happens, observe his face and behavior. If they don't look well, just do what he wants you to do first. Do you hear me?"

Bai Luo Yin did not say anything. He simply gave Gu Hai another reassuring glance and started to move towards the door once more. However, Gu Hai pulled him back again.

"Why are you wasting time like this?" said Bai Luo Yin who was starting to become impatient.

Gu Hai's face was painted with anxiety. He hesitated for a while, but still decided to speak.

"If your dad really starts hitting you, I don't think I'll be able to stand back and watch. If I try to block him or lose control and retaliate, would you mind?"

"Yes, I will mind!" Bai Luo Yin immediately retorted and gave Gu Hai a deadly glare. He then turned around and went through the door.

Gu Hai followed closely behind. It was quite obvious from his appearance that he was far more nervous than Bai Luo Yin.

"Sons, you've returned?" By this time, Bai Han Qi was in the middle of watering the plants using a watering can that he held tightly in his hands. Once he saw Bai Luo Yin and Gu Hai entering their house, a loving and affectionate smile immediately spread across his face. Gu Hai was at a loss for words as he looked at that bright smile. His gaze shifted towards Bai Luo Yin who was wearing an expression similar to that of a kid asking his father a difficult question.