You Owe Me, My Love

Chapter 410 How Did Love Turn Into Hate

Wu Nian’s heart skipped a beat. “What happened?”

"Someone tried to kidnap your friend, and a gunfight ensued. Your friend's mother died during the exchange of fire,” Aaron said in a deep voice.

"What?" She was struck dumb. She could not believe what she was hearing. “You mean Liu Yan's mother is now dead?”

“I'm so sorry I didn’t manage to keep my promise,” Aaron whimpered, regret in his voice. “There were ten of them, and they were all world-class mercenaries. We managed to kill nine of them, and one of them eventually committed suicide.”

At this point, Wu Nian was too shocked to say anything.

Yan, what did you exactly do? How did you offend those mercenaries?

How did they find out your whereabouts?

It must be Shen Yiyan's doing. It must be him.

Tears welled up in Wu Nian's eyes. She immediately picked up her phone and called Shen Yiyan. The man did not answer her call.

She clenched her fists and called the second time, fury coursing through her.

The call finally got through.

Without hesitation, she demanded, “Did you do it?"

“No,” Shen Yiyan denied. “I would never do such a thing to hurt her.”

“You must have leaked her information to those people. Yan has never offended anyone, but she nearly died because of you!” Wu Nian exclaimed while gritting her teeth.

“I'm investigating this case right now,” the man promised. “I'll give you a satisfactory answer.”

The image of Liu Yan's mother flashed across Wu Nian's mind. She felt she had let them down. “What do I need the answer for? Will that resurrect Liu Yan's mother? I shouldn't have given you her address. You and I have indirectly caused her mother's death!”

Liu Yan must be utterly heartbroken right now.

“I'm sorry.” Shen Yiyan ended call.

While she was still drowning in sorrow, her phone rang again. The screen showed the caller was Aaron.

"Did you give Shen Yiyan my address?” Liu Yan's voice rang through.

Wu Nian could not bring herself to lie about what she had done. “I'm sorry.”

"Why did you do such a thing?” Liu Yan roared. “You're my only friend! You're the only reason I did not leave him!”

“Because he said he loves you,” Wu Nian explained.

“He loves me?” Liu Yan exclaimed, “But didn’t you know my feelings for him? I just want to run away from him!"

“Shouldn't you asked for my permission before giving him my address?” Liu Yan continued, “I told you everything, but you kept everything to yourself and even backstabbed me!”

“Are you really my friend? I feel so disgusted by all the so-called help you've given me,” Liu Yan said in between sobs.

Wu Nian knew her friend was extremely heartbroken now, and she knew now it was not the right time to defend herself. “I'm sorry.”

“Can your apology bring my mother back to life? She died before my eyes, Wu Nian! She died protecting me! I left my parents because of you, and I hurt their feelings because of you. Yet, what did you do? You told Shen Yiyan my whereabouts. Are you trying to get me killed, Bai Rong? Since when you became so heartless?” Liu Yan continuously lambasted her.

“I'm sorry.” Wu Nian did not know what else to say anymore. After all, it was indeed her fault. She should not have given Shen Yiyan her address. “I'm so sorry.”

“I don't need your apology!” Liu Yan yelled on the phone, “I'll never forgive you. I'll never let you off easily.”

The remark slashed through Wu Nian'’s heart like a knife, and her entire body froze.

Oh, God. What have I done to her!

It's as if everything I do is wrong.

I should have just killed myself when I hopped into the sea. Had I been dead, Liu Yan would have regained her freedom, and her mother wouldn't have suffered such a tragic death.

Perhaps Gu Mingchen wouldn't have hated me so deeply had I been dead, and Yanny would have been spared from the misery he’s going through now. It's all my fault.

With those vicious thoughts in mind, Wu Nian burst out crying and turned around. She kneeled on the bed and knocked herself against the wall three times.

But I can't die yet. Yanny is still waiting for me to rescue him. I can't die just yet.

She collapsed on the ground, blood dripping along her cheeks. Despite the pain, she didn't scream for help, nor did she seek the doctor's attention.

By the time Zhang Xingyu returned with her breakfast, she had already passed out. He instantly called the doctor to come and inspect her immediately.

It took the woman quite a long time to regain her consciousness. The first person she saw when she opened her eyes was Gu Mingchen.

When the man noticed she was awake, he grabbed her chin and gritted his teeth. “Don't you dare kill yourself. You still have to give birth to a child that matches Yanny's blood, don't you forget,” he warned, “I'll not allow you to die before you complete your duty. You're moving back to the villa with me.”

Wu Nian pressed her lips into a thin line. Tears started gushing down her cheeks when she saw how disgusted Gu Mingchen was with her.

We used to love each other, so much so we're willing to die for each other. And now? What happened to us?

I'm sure he wants to wipe me off from his memory.

What have I become? What happened to me?

My friends, my family, and even the love of my life hate me to the bone. Even if I'm dead, I'm sure people are just going to badmouth me. No one will miss my presence.

Who can set me free from this misery? Who can tell me what to do?

Every decision she had made caused more damage than good. It was as if her life was cursed.

“I'm sorry,” she apologized in a hoarse voice.

Her unexpected apology caused Gu Mingchen to pause for a moment. His eyes then glowed with a towering rage. “Say that to Yanny! He grew up without a mother since the day he was born. And now you want to give up on him completely?”

“I've never thought of giving him up,” she defended herself.

“But what did you do earlier? You knocked yourself against the wall! You would have been dead if we didn't come in on time!” Gu Mingchen bellowed while clenching his fists in anger.

“I wasn't trying to kill myself,” Wu Nian cried, “I was just too upset. I got Liu Yan's mother killed. They could have fled and lived a peaceful life, but because of me, she died. All because I gave her address to Shen Yiyan.”

Gu Mingchen's expression turned grim. He could feel tears dripping on his palms. “You only feel sorry for Liu Yan's mother? How about me? Do you feel sorry for me and all the sacrifices I've made for you?”

"Of course, I'm aware of the sacrifices you've made for me!” Wu Nian exclaimed, “That's why I chose to stay away! I don't want to hurt you anymore!”

“Misfortune would only befall people I love and those who love me because I'm a living curse.” Wu Nian broke down as she forced the words out of her mouth. “Nothing good will happen to people if they stay around me.”