Secretly Married to the Ice-Cold CEO-Chapter 489: I Just Want Custody of Ai Xi

An Junxi stayed in the hospital for two days. During this time, Gu Yikun came back to see Gu Qianlan, but An Junxi had no interaction with him.

Gu Yikun treated her like a stranger, making her feel completely numb.

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

She remembered him saying that if anything happened to Gu Qianlan, they would divorce.

Whether he said it out of impulse or anger, she couldn’t take his words back.

She felt exhausted staying at the Gu Family. Their issues weren’t just about Gu Qianlan; she didn’t want to salvage anything anymore.

She stayed in the hospital just to feel a bit more secure. She had some responsibility for what happened to Gu Qianlan. Once Gu Qianlan woke up, she should leave.

On the third morning, Liang Huiyun recovered from her sorrow and began asking, "Why was Qianlan kidnapped? Why didn’t she bring a driver?"

Gu Yikun looked at An Junxi, his cold gaze stripped An Junxi of the courage to speak.

Liang Huiyun asked again, "Yi Ke, tell me, why didn’t Qianlan bring a driver and go out alone? How did you look after her?"

An Junxi opened her mouth, "It’s my fault, I drove her away."

Liang Huiyun stood up abruptly, "An Junxi, you have a cruel heart! Do you have to kill Qianlan to feel happy?"

She raised her hand to hit An Junxi, but Gu Yikun reached out and pulled An Junxi behind him, "It’s not her fault."

Liang Huiyun shouted, "She already admitted it, and you are still defending her!"

Gu Yikun tightly grasped An Junxi’s wrist and repeated, "It’s not her fault."

An Junxi’s height didn’t even reach his shoulder. Standing behind him, she watched him argue with his mother for her sake. His warmth transferred to her hand, giving her a bit of comfort.

Gu Yikun, this is the last time I will rely on you.

Thank you for still choosing to protect me now. I don’t exactly hate you; I just see reality clearly.

I believe you still care about me to some extent, but we are really not suited to live together.

Let’s part peacefully.

Liang Huiyun didn’t relent, "Are you sure it’s not her? Have you found the culprit? Bring the culprit to me; I want to handle it personally!"

"No," Gu Yikun said, "Chen Ming, the one involved, is dead. Dead men tell no tales. I need time."

Chen Ming!

An Junxi’s eyes widened. How could Chen Ming kidnap Gu Qianlan? Was it really about money, resorting to extreme measures?

He’s dead now; how is it going to be investigated?

An Junxi remembered the transfer records she had with Chen Ming. Her complexion turned pale.

Those transfer records will surely be found. Dead men tell no tales; could she clear herself?

How would Gu Yikun treat her? Divorce her and take away her daughter?

An Junxi’s hands trembled. Gu Yikun looked back at her, "How many times did you interact with Chen Ming, and did you notice anything unusual about him?"

Liang Huiyun affirmed her suspicion, "What kind of relationship did you have with Chen Ming, An Junxi? You must have instructed him!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

An Junxi shook her head frantically, "It’s not me."

Gu Yikun held her hand, giving An Junxi a sense of calmness. At this point, screams sounded in the ward.

Gu Qianlan had woken up.

Gu Yikun released her hand and pushed the door open into the room; An Junxi’s hand was left empty, only touching the cold air.

She felt an emptiness inside her, watching Gu Yikun’s silhouette disappear behind the door.

She weakly sat in the chair. Just now, she still had hope for him.

It only turned out to be disappointment.

Gu Qianlan’s emotions were very unstable. The doctors and nurses feared she might injure herself again; it took four of them to hold her down.

The doctor administered a sedative to Gu Qianlan. Liang Huiyun and Gu Kuangyong cried beside her. Their precious daughter was injured so severely; how could they not feel heartbroken?

Gu Qianlan saw a raging fire before her eyes and called out loudly for her brother. Gu Yikun held her wrist, "Brother is here."

Gu Qianlan’s mind flashed with Chen Ming’s face. She hoarsely shouted, "It’s An Junxi, it’s An Junxi, she wants to burn me to death!"

Gu Yikun felt as if his heart was torn, bleeding profusely.

He was unwilling to believe it. How could it be?

An Junxi heard Gu Qianlan’s accusation from outside the door, and her face turned ashen.

Gu Qianlan and she, they must have been enemies in their past lives.

After being given the sedative, Gu Qianlan slowly drifted off to sleep. Liang Huiyun, disregarding her own posture, rushed out of the room, "An Junxi, do you have anything to say now!"

The doctor didn’t want to get involved in the family affairs of the CEO. Seeing the old lady lose control of her emotions, he had to remind the CEO, "The eldest daughter’s delirious words upon waking up are largely due to post-traumatic stress and lack of clear consciousness. They shouldn’t be taken seriously."

Before the doctor finished speaking, Gu Yikun had already gone outside, shielding An Junxi from his mother, "Qianlan’s consciousness is unclear; her words will certainly have omissions, and we can’t rush to judgment."

He couldn’t let her bear such accusations.

Liang Huiyun angrily shouted, "Yi Ke, you’re still defending her? An Junxi has been unable to tolerate Qianlan for a long time, not just today. I never thought she could be so cruel!"

Gu Kuangyong wasn’t as impulsive as his wife. He asked An Junxi, "Jun Xi, have you done this, or do you know something? Tell me."

An Junxi stepped out from behind Gu Yikun, "I didn’t do it. I know Chen Ming and lent him money, that’s all."

Liang Huiyun said, "Wasn’t Chen Ming someone you attracted? You are ultimately connected to this!"

Gu Yikun shouted, "Is it messy enough? Say less!"

Liang Huiyun pounded her chest, "Gu Yikun, I am your mother, and you talk to me like this for this woman?"

Gu Yikun pressed his brow, "Mother, give me time."

Liang Huiyun stepped aside, "Make this woman disappear; I don’t want to see her!"

Gu Yikun said to An Junxi, "I’ll have the driver take you home."

An Junxi looked into his eyes, "Do you believe me?"

"I believe," Gu Yikun said, "I believe you."

An Junxi smiled, "Alright, thank you. I’m leaving."

Gu Yikun tightened his grip on her hand, "Don’t go anywhere, stay at home and wait for me. I still have many things to handle. Once everything is settled, we will..."

"Gu Yikun, let’s divorce. You said it yourself."

Gu Yikun wrapped his arms around her, "Xi Xi, I said it out of anger. You can’t divorce me; I won’t agree. Wait until I’ve sorted things out, and we’ll talk properly."

"Talk about what? The division of property? I don’t want anything, only Ai Xi’s custody."

Liang Huiyun exploded, "An Junxi, if you want to leave, go yourself. Ai Xi is our Gu family’s granddaughter. Why do you think you’re taking her?"

Gu Yikun roared, "Enough! This is my wife. Who says I’m getting a divorce?"

Liang Huiyun was stunned by his anger. She turned to her husband, "Say something!"

Gu Kuangyong advised her not to complicate matters, "Let their marital issues be resolved by themselves."

Liang Huiyun felt dizzy, "You... you... this family is so troublesome!"

An Junxi didn’t want to stay and argue. She ran outside, and Gu Yikun followed her, blocking her at the gate, "Xi Xi, I’m really confused right now. I’m not a god; I need time to figure everything out. Can you stop pressuring me and give me a few days?"