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CHAPTER 455
~Liu Xueyi's House~
Andromeda's words hung in the air and Liu Xueyi's disbelief was still evident.
Staged her own kidnapping? What happened to that point, Liu Xueyi wondered.
"I'm sorry, Xueyi, but it was necessary," Andromeda began, her voice tinged with a sad tone. "However, through all this, I discovered something else."
Desperation etched across Liu Xueyi's face as he pleaded, "Please, at least tell me what you found this time."
Andromeda hesitated for a moment; her eyes filled with concern for the man she loved. "Promise me you won't get angry," she requested, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Andy..." Liu Xueyi's voice quivered with worry, his mind racing to grasp the gravity of the situation.
Sensing his unease, Andromeda nodded, deciding to reveal the truth. She took a deep breath, her heart pounding in her chest as she let the words spill forth.
"Zheng Ling isn't your son," she confessed, her voice steady but filled with the weight of the revelation. "Zheng Ying has been lying to you."
Shock rippled across Liu Xueyi's face, his eyes widening in disbelief. He released Andromeda from his embrace, needing distance to process the enormity of the deception.
Fear crept into his eyes and settled in his heart, leaving him vulnerable and uncertain.
"Is...is that the truth, Andromeda?" Liu Xueyi's voice trembled with desperation as he searched her eyes for any signs of deceit.
Andromeda met his gaze, her own eyes clear and unwavering. She nodded slowly, her blue eyes shimmering with honesty.
"Zheng Ling isn't your son," she repeated, her words sinking deep into Liu Xueyi's consciousness.
The ground beneath him seemed to shift, leaving Liu Xueyi off balance. A whirlwind of emotions consumed him—anger, disbelief, and an ache of pain that threatened to consume his entire being.
The foundation of his fatherhood, built on a lie, crumbled before his eyes, tarnishing every cherished memory he had with Zheng Ling.
"Andromeda," Liu Xueyi finally found his voice, his tone heavy with anguish. "I need to know everything. Spare no detail, no matter how painful. I want the truth."
Andromeda nodded, her expression filled with empathy and understanding. "I discovered the truth accidentally," she began, her voice steady despite the turmoil within. She recounted the story, unraveling the web of deceit that had entangled Liu Xueyi's life.
As Andromeda spoke, Liu Xueyi's shock transformed into simmering anger. His fists clenched; his jaw tightened as he absorbed the extent of Zheng Ying's betrayal.
The weight of the lies that had clouded his existence grew heavier with each passing revelation.
Just as the truth began to settle, Liu Xueyi's phone buzzed incessantly in his pocket, interrupting their moment of revelation. He excused himself, pulling out his phone to answer the call, his mind still reeling from Andromeda's confession.
"It's Xiao Xin. Excuse me, please," Liu Xueyi said, his voice filled with a mix of distraction and urgency.
Andromeda nodded, allowing him the space to attend to the call.
She had not wished to tell him the details of her discovery this early but seeing how pained he was, she had no choice but to let the cat out of the bag.
"Brother, good afternoon," Liu Xiao Xin greeted but unlike her usual chirpy greeting, she sounded way more serious than he expected.
"Afternoon dear. What's the matter with you?"
There was a momentary pause before Xiao Xin continued. "Xueyi, I just found out something after doing an investigation myself and inquiring from the office."
"And that is?"
"I do not know to what extent but it's about Gao Yuemi."
With what he had discovered about Zheng Ying, Liu Xueui did not think wanting to know about Gao Yuemi was important.
"I'm in the middle of something big right now. I do not care about Gao Yuemi."
"Understood. However, it would interest you to know that Gao Yuemi has been in communication with Zheng Ying for the past 4 months and even enabled for her return to the country."
The words resounded in Liu Xueyi's ears. Gao Yuemi enabled Zheng Ying?
"Also, I think her son is yours," Liu Xiao Xin added.
Andromeda watched as Liu Xueyi's expression grew more solemn, his face reflecting the weight of his conversation with his sister.
Liu Xueyi's eyes shut briefly, his exhaling carrying a sense of resignation. He knew that Liu Xiao Xin's investigative skills were unmatched, and when she dug into something, she unearthed the truth.
The phone call had confirmed what Andromeda had already revealed, deepening the complexity of the situation.
However, this time, it felt too late.
Seconds passed without Liu Xueyi responding, prompting Liu Xiao Xin to call out to him. "Brother?"
"Huh?" Liu Xueyi snapped back to attention, his mind refocusing on the conversation at hand.
"I just said that..." Liu Xiao Xin began, her voice tinged with concern.
"I heard," Liu Xueyi interrupted her, his tone heavy with the weight of the revelation. "And it seems to be much more. Zheng Ling is not my son."
"We shouldn't let Mom and Dad find out," Liu Xiao Xin suggested, her voice filled with concern.
"It's too late. I involved them when I believed he was my son. They know," Liu Xueyi admitted, his voice carrying a tinge of regret.
"The heck. It has gone deep?"
"Yes, for the cancer treatment."
"Yes, and even that is a lie," Liu Xiao Xin exclaimed.
"I know."
"Oh my…"
"Just keep a low profile. Don't do or say anything. I'll contact you later," Liu Xueyi instructed, his voice laced with authority.
"Sure."
Andromeda reached out, her hand seeking his, offering comfort in the midst of chaos. Liu Xueyi's pain was palpable, and she wished she could shoulder his burdens.
His gaze softened, yielding to her love and comfort.
The air around them felt suffocating as the weight of the truth settled between Andromeda and himself.
Unknowingly, he had burdened her with his problems, putting her under a lot of stress and pressure while he let another person play with his mind, mental health, work, private and love life.
For that reason alone, his heart pounded with a mixture of emotions—shock, betrayal, and a gnawing sense of incompetence.
"I'll tell you everything," Andromeda assured him, her touch soothing as she pressed his hand gently.
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