My wife's sudden change left me somewhat unprepared. I knew it was because of her guilt, her feeling that she had wronged me, that she decided to indulge in this wife-swapping game with me.
This wasn't my original intention. Through this period of exploration, I had gradually come to understand that wife-swapping was meant to rekindle passion in a marriage that had become dull and routine.
It only works when both parties are willing, allowing both to find satisfaction. Unilateral coercion ultimately leads only to a broken relationship, ending in separation. That's not what I want to see. I love my wife. I don't want to lose her, nor do I want to force her to do anything against her will.
Moreover, after this incident, I'm not sure if I could truly accept watching my wife being played with by another man right before my eyes.
At this moment, my heart is filled with conflict.
"Nannan, let's talk about this after we've both calmed down. The last couple of days, I don't know if I was possessed or what, but I actually came up with this ridiculous idea. I don't want you to suffer any grievances." I finished a cigarette fiercely, forcing myself to calm down before speaking these words.
"I'm not suffering. It's my fault for letting my husband suffer." My wife said softly, moving to my side and obediently burying her head in my chest.
I stroked my wife's beautiful hair, inhaling that familiar, intoxicating scent, my heart a whirlwind of emotions.
This kind of thing happening was the last thing I expected, but what could I do?
I couldn't blame my wife entirely for this. As her husband, failing to protect her was my dereliction of duty. If anyone was to blame, it could only be that scumbag Li Tao.
Although my heart was sour and furious, I couldn't bring myself to leave my wife over this.
As long as she loves me, that's enough.
I could only comfort myself this way, while also secretly feeling grateful that I had recently researched wife-swapping and had already done some psychological preparation for myself. Otherwise, I really don't know if this incident would have destroyed me outright.
Just as my thoughts were wandering, my phone suddenly rang.
It was a call from my mother-in-law. I tried hard to adjust my mindset and answered the phone in as calm a tone as possible.
"Mom, what brings you to call me?"
"You rascal, is there a problem with a mother-in-law caring about her son-in-law?"
"No, no, of course not. If there's something, just say it."
"Nothing much, really. It just so happens I'm free today and made a whole table of dishes. You and Nannan come straight to my place to eat after work."
*Beep~* Before I could answer, the call was already disconnected. My mother-in-law was always this decisive and efficient, her words always direct orders.
Of course, there were times when she was long-winded—that was when facing her daughter, Su Nan, and her less-than-impressive son-in-law, me. Nagging about this and that. Only then did I feel she seemed like a woman, like an ordinary person.
My wife had already sat up while I was on the phone, watching quietly from the side.
My wife, Su Nan, and my mother-in-law, Su Yin, were complete opposites. My mother-in-law was decisive and efficient, with a fiery personality, while my wife was quiet, dignified, and ladylike, like a goddess.
I shrugged at my wife and said, "Let's go. Her Majesty the Mother-in-law has issued her decree. We're eating at her place."
My wife nodded and went to the bedroom to get ready.
Taking forever to leave the house is a common ailment of all women. Especially today, after my wife had cried so hard. To avoid revealing any flaws, she took even more care with her appearance. By the time we reached the foot of my mother-in-law's building, the sky was already growing dark.
"Husband, look, are my eyes still swollen?" My wife asked, pulling on me before we went upstairs.
I shook my head indifferently. "Who is your mom? She's one of the sharpest people in this city. No matter how well you do your makeup, you won't be able to hide it from her."
My wife wanted to argue but felt what I said made sense, so she didn't reply further.
The doorbell rang. A middle-aged woman hurriedly opened the door, waved her hand, and rushed back into the kitchen without even looking back.
This middle-aged woman was my mother-in-law, Su Yin. From the first time I saw her, she had short, ear-length hair, looking capable and efficient. Although nearly fifty, her figure and skin were maintained like that of a thirty-year-old young woman.
My mother-in-law's facial features were very delicate, leaning towards a baby face. Standing next to Su Nan, she looked more like sisters, and even more like my wife's younger sister.
Who would have thought that such a seemingly harmless middle-aged woman was actually a demoness dominating the city's business world? Over the years, countless companies had been brought down by her, and even city officials had to flatter her.
My wife and I sat directly in the living room, waiting for the delicious feast. It wasn't that I didn't want to help, but even if I went, I'd be chased out.
I don't know why, but my mother-in-law was unbelievably good to me. Calling her a 'son-in-law doting maniac' wouldn't be an exaggeration. In this aspect, the mother and daughter were unusually similar.
As long as the mother and daughter were around, they would never let me do even a tiny bit of housework. This directly led to me now being half-incapable at household chores.
"Dinner's ready~"
My mother-in-law's magnetic voice came from the kitchen. My wife and I exchanged a glance, and I could clearly see the panic in her eyes.
I helplessly ruffled my wife's shoulder-length hair, signaling her to relax, but my own heart was in turmoil.
What kind of situation was this?
I was the one who got cheated on, yet I had to comfort her instead. I was so pathetic I could slap myself a few times.
My mother-in-law's cooking skills could only be described as impeccable. Every dish was a feast for the eyes and palate. But this time, the food tasted somewhat bland to me.
Stealing a glance at my wife, although she was trying her best to cover it up, chatting and laughing with my mother-in-law, there was still a hint of panic in her eyes. Looking at my mother-in-law, she seemed as if nothing had happened, cheerful and exactly the same as usual.
But I knew clearly that this shrewd woman had already seen through everything.
With our minds preoccupied, neither my wife nor I ate much during this meal.
After dinner, my mother-in-law shooed us back to the living room to watch TV while she cleaned up the mess alone.
"Liao Fan, come with me. I have something to say to you." After washing the dishes, my mother-in-law called out to me and then turned and went to the study.
My wife looked at me nervously. I smiled at her, signaling her not to worry. Even though my wife was a strong woman outside, since childhood, she had been completely dominated by her mother. What she feared most was her mom.
To put it bluntly, if her mother told her to go east, she absolutely wouldn't dare go west. Otherwise, she wouldn't have married me so easily back then.
Actually, my mother-in-law knew about my wife being forced into the affair. The reason my wife was nervous, I guessed, was that she was afraid I would show resentment towards the fact that the mother and daughter had conspired to deceive me. If I fell out with my mother-in-law, she would truly have no way out.
In truth, my wife was completely overthinking it. Although my heart still felt as if cut by a knife at this moment, I had already realized one thing: no matter what, I would not separate from my wife. I sorted out my feelings, tried hard to calm myself down, and then walked towards my mother-in-law's study. I had no intention of hiding anything, including my anger towards the mother and daughter for conspiring to deceive me.
Because when it came to my shrewd mother-in-law, hiding things was simply impossible.
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