Wang Mei trembled with joy. If only she could hear this - it would make her weep with happiness.

Her child was bright, just lacking in love. She had tried so hard. But Li Cha was furious.

He kicked over the coffee table. "I told you, you have no mother now!"

Gu Xiuqi's face turned deathly pale, his small body shaking, lips turning blueish-purple, breath stopping. Young master! The butler cried out in alarm.

The courtroom.

Wang Mei, wearing prison garb, appeared under the escort of two guards. She stood at the defendant's table.

At the plaintiff's table, Li Cha sat haughtily and coldly, a thick stack of documents before him. He didn't even glance at her.

Mei! I'm your defense attorney, Lu Yunshen, came over, resolute. I will clear your name - I believe you did not commit murder!

Lu Yunshen was Wang Mei's college classmate. He studied law while she studied architecture. They met at a freshman mixer and became close friends.

Wang Mei managed a faint smile. "Yunshen, thank you." But I don't need a defense.

Why! You can't just give up like this!

It's the only way Li Cha will stop.

Lu Yunshen yelled: Don't you care about Xiuqi anymore? He's only four, what will he do without you?

Xiuqi still has his grandparents. Wang Mei replied. He is of the Gu family bloodline. No matter how much Li Cha hates me, he wouldn't take it out on our son.

You're wrong! He needs his mother! Lu Yunshen looked at her intently. Xiuqi is in the ICU right now. He has a confirmed heart condition! The Gu family plans to give up on him!

Wang Mei, who had seemed resigned to her fate just moments before, trembled at this news.

Xiuqi only has you. You can't plead guilty for his sake!

How could he have a heart condition? I haven't been away that long! Wang Mei's heart ached. He's only four...

I heard it was from shock, too much for his heart to bear. Lu Yunshen's gaze was resolute. So you have to get out of prison, for Xiuqi's sake.

Wang Mei's will to live was reignited.

She rushed madly toward the arrogant man at the plaintiff's table. "Li Cha, you have to save Xiuqi! He is your son, your own blood, how can you abandon him?"

Somehow she had the strength to break free from the guards and throw herself at Li Cha's side.

"Please, Xiuqi cannot die. I risked my life to give birth to him!"

Li Cha looked at her coldly. "Are you certain Xiuqi is my son? Not Lu Yunshen's?"

Wang Mei froze. How could you doubt Xiuqi is yours?

Lu Yunshen cares so deeply for you. He's willing to defend you even on a murder charge. Such devotion is so rare. Did you two have an affair? We were completely faithful!

Hmph. Wang Mei, even if Gu Xiuqi is my son, he's useless - autistic and sickly, a disgrace to the Gu family! Like mother like son, nothing good comes from your womb!

Li Cha's words pierced her heart like a knife.

He loathed her, even his own son born of her body aroused such hatred in him.

She was in despair. "If you don't want Xiuqi, give him back to me!"

Yes!

Fine. Li Cha's eyes were icy cold. Divorce. The child is yours.

Wang Mei's eyes brimmed with tears. Ten years of devotion, in exchange for a divorce decree. Her sacrifices meant nothing to him.

Alright. Wang Mei agreed. Li Cha, I'm leaving this marriage. He swiftly flung a divorce agreement at her. Sign here, fingerprint here!

And free me of all charges. She seized the moment to make her demand. Otherwise I'm not leaving, and you can't make me!

Back when Li Cha and Wang Mei married, they had secretly signed an agreement.

Li Cha could never divorce her.

Because he needed her blood type and bone marrow. That was the condition she had insisted on. Li Cha gripped her chin. "Wang Mei, you're vicious!"

Not as vicious as you, Li Cha.

Wang Mei held up the cold handcuffs. Divorce if you want, but from now on, we are through. I won't love you anymore!

The hospital.

Outside the ICU.

Can I go in? Wang Mei pleaded with the doctor. I'm his mother, I want to see him. From being imprisoned to now, she hadn't gotten to see Xiuqi at all. She missed him dearly.

The doctor looked her over. "You're Gu Xiuqi's mother? I've never seen such an irresponsible parent. The child is critically ill, half a step from death's door, and you didn't even ask about him?"

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry! Wang Mei apologized abjectly. I won't neglect him again, I'll stay by his side always!

Xiuqi was her life. The rest of her days, she only wanted to live them with Xiuqi.

First pay the medical fees. The doctor handed over the bill. 80,000 total, plus the upcoming surgery fees, you need to prepare 200,000.

Wang Mei hurried off to pay.

But...your card has insufficient funds. The window clerk said. And since he was admitted until now, you haven't paid anything?

What? Li Cha didn't contribute a single cent? And he froze her bank account too!

What to do!

I'll cover it. Lu Yunshen seemingly appeared out of nowhere, handing over his card. Here.

Wang Mei did not take it.

Li Cha suspected her of improper relations with Lu Yunshen. If she accepted this money, who knew what Li Cha would do to Lu Yunshen.

His law firm was just getting started, such a promising future ahead. She could not drag him down.

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You've helped me enough already. Wang Mei declined. I'll find a way.

She turned and ran out of the hospital.

The Gu family wouldn't care if Xiuqi lived or died. But the Su family should help their grandson!

The Su residence.

What? You want money? As soon as Su Hongming heard, his face froze over.

When you were Mrs. Gu, you didn't bring any benefits to the Su family. Now divorced, you just know to come begging from me?

Dad, it's for Xiuqi's heart surgery, he's your grandson!

He's the Gu family's grandson! Why don't they save him?

Wang Mei felt chilled to the bone.

Human feelings were so cold. She had tasted it fully.

Stepmother Lin Zhen ate swallow's nest and laughed. I heard Xiuqi's illness came from shock. What good is a child like that, autistic and sickly?

Wang Mei could stand it no longer. She grabbed the bowl of swallow's nest and flung it directly in Lin Zhen's face. "No matter what, he's better than a homewrecker like you!"

Ahhh! Lin Zhen shrieked, in disarray. Who are you calling a mistress? Hongming, control your daughter!

Wang Mei! Su Hongming yelled. You've eaten the heart of a bear and leopard!

I've no need to stay in this family any longer. She clenched her fist, nails digging into her palm. Fine, since you refuse to help, I won't ever come back!

Lin Zhen said, I wish you wouldn't come back. Just break ties completely!

Fine by me! Wang Mei agreed. Lin Zhen, you'll face retribution for being a mistress! She left without looking back.

After her father's affair and her mother's resulting departure, Wang Mei had always lacked parental love and care.

She didn't want Xiuqi to go through the same childhood as her.

But she had tried her best, only to end up in such dire straits.

Was she fated to just watch Xiuqi leave her? No!

Wang Mei took out a long-neglected business card and dialed the number. I need money.

Meet tonight at the Night Color nightclub.

Night Color was Haicheng's biggest nightclub, where the wealthy gathered for indulgence in sensual pleasures.

Auntie Cui was the mama-san there. She smoked a cigarette, looking at the woman before her. "Wang Mei?

It's me."

Have you made up your mind?

Yes, I need money.

Auntie Cui smiled. "I said the first time I saw you, with your innocent face and curvy figure, you're the type rich men like. With your willingness, money will rain down on you."

I'll only sell drinks, Auntie Cui. Wang Mei said. No selling my body or being an escort.

Fine, fine. Auntie Cui nodded. I won't force you. After some time enjoying the sweetness, you'll change your mind. Here, go change into this outfit.

Wang Mei looked at the skimpy halter top dress. She thought of Xiuqi in the ICU.

She put it on, carrying wine bottles to peddle them room by room.

Little Wang Mei had been a princess, the apple of her parents' eye. The Su family was one of Haicheng's top 10 prominent clans.

But after her parents' divorce and her mother's disappearance, she became a burden to the Su family.

From then on, she would often be alone on the hilltop, blowing in the wind. That was where the mischievous Li Cha accidentally sparked a fire in the dry underbrush. The wind blew the flames into a raging inferno.

Wang Mei heard cries for help and disregarding danger, rushed in to save him.

She still remembered Li Cha's beautiful brows and eyes discernible even with his hair and face blackened by smoke. Some people, you know with one look they're your destiny.

Later when Wang Mei saw him again, Jiang Yusi was by his side, assumedly his savior.

She thought that was the end of their fate, but then Li Cha was diagnosed with leukemia, rekindling her hopes.

Wang Mei was so starved of love. She thought giving love would earn love in return. Marrying Li Cha was like a moth flying fatally into a flame.

Sir, good evening, excuse me for disturbing.

Wang Mei approached the sofa. "This French wine was air-flown in. Would you gentlemen care for some?"

The men's greasy gazes roamed over her.

"Well, Night Color has a new girl now? She looks like my first crush. A student? Nice figure, where did Auntie Cui dig up this bombshell?"

Wang Mei pretended not to hear. "Sirs, would you like some red wine?"

I want it. A skinny man nodded. All the wine you have, I'll take.

She was elated. These wines were valuable. If she sold them all, she could earn a five-digit commission!

But you'll accompany me tonight. The skinny man stroked her hand. Take turns serving us this wine.

Wang Mei froze. "Excuse me, I only sell the drinks."

Playing coy are you? All the women here are the same, you want more money? I'll add some!

She got up to leave. "If you don't want the wine, I'll be going."

Stand right there!

Wang Mei had barely taken two steps before several men swiftly surrounded her.

"You'll sell this wine. And I'm taking you." The skinny man grinned. No girl escapes me in the Night Color nightclub!

Help!

Li Cha, who happened to be passing by the door, paused in his steps.

He was here on business. Why did he feel like he heard Wang Mei's voice?

President Gu, George pointed to the room. That woman looks like the Madam.