How Could a Scumbag Alpha Possibly Love His Wife? - Chapter 84

As soon as Bai Weilan finished speaking, everyone in the room fell silent.

Cheng Wan’s mind suddenly returned to that day. Back then, Bai Juntang had barged into the Cheng family home, sitting on the single armchair with a cold, dismissive tone as she said to Cheng Jiajian and the others, “As long as Cheng Wan quietly gives birth to the child and the baby is registered under my name, I’ll give her one hundred million.”

At the time, Bai Juntang was full of hostility toward the Cheng family, and even toward Cheng Wan herself. She had never looked directly at her. The words she spoke were calm, yet carried an unmistakable sense of contempt.

It was as if Cheng Wan was getting a massive favor, and Bai Juntang was the generous benefactor.

That memory weighed heavily on Cheng Wan’s heart. She stared blankly at Bai Weilan and the bank card on the table. The sight of it made her feel even more unsettled.

Bai Juntang’s brows furrowed tightly as she immediately asked, “Mom, what do you mean by this?”

Bai Weilan glanced at her daughter, then shifted her gaze to Cheng Wan. With her arms crossed, she leaned back against the sofa and said, “When you two got together, wasn’t it all for the purpose of making the birth of this child legitimate? Now that Sui Sui has been born, Cheng Wan has completed her part. Naturally, the payment should be settled.”

“That’s not what happened.”

Bai Weilan raised her hand to stop her daughter from continuing, not wanting to hear her explanation. She turned to Cheng Wan and said, “Miss Cheng, even though the baby came prematurely, it was still a tough process. I won’t take a single cent away from the promised one hundred million. Now that the Cheng family has gone bankrupt and you’ve cut ties with them, with this money, your future will be filled with comfort and luxury.”

She added, “It’s a smart deal. You were clever to take it.”

Bai Juntang’s face turned red with anger. It was true that, in the beginning, she hadn’t felt anything for Cheng Wan. She didn’t even like her. At that time, she had been manipulated and had lumped Cheng Wan together with people like Cheng Jiajian.

But later, once she learned the truth, those feelings changed. She had long forgotten the things she once said.

She didn’t know how Bai Weilan had found out about all of this, but she knew one thing now: she couldn’t let her mother continue talking.

“There were misunderstandings back then,” Bai Juntang said, trying to stay calm. “I’ll explain everything to you later.”

Bai Weilan’s expression turned cold. “What? Are you going back on your word now?”

Bai Juntang turned to look at Cheng Wan. Her face had gone pale, her eyes unfocused. When Bai Juntang tried to take her hand, Cheng Wan instinctively pulled away.

“Cheng Wan…?”

Bai Juntang frowned deeply. She moved closer and gently took hold of Cheng Wan’s arm, making it impossible for her to back away.

Cheng Wan slowly raised her head and looked at her, saying nothing.

But Bai Juntang could see it clearly. Her eyes were filled with panic. She was scared.

Something twisted painfully inside Bai Juntang. She said softly, “I didn’t mean it like that. Please… let me explain when I come back.”

Then she turned toward her mother with a dark expression and said, “Mom, let’s talk outside.”

Bai Weilan didn’t object. She got up and followed her daughter out of the hospital room. Cheng Wan remained behind. She sat quietly in a chair, not sure what to think, but her eyes fell on the card that Bai Weilan had left on the coffee table.

Bai Juntang drove Bai Weilan to her hotel.

Although Bai Weilan was clearly not happy about the situation, she didn’t say anything. She simply asked her assistant to order a meal to be delivered shortly.

“Just one meal, Chairwoman?” Xiaowei asked over the phone.

“One is enough,” Bai Weilan replied, glancing at Bai Juntang. “I’ll be eating alone.”

After hanging up, Bai Weilan casually tossed her phone aside. She leaned back in her chair and looked at her daughter, who stood silently across from her.

“Now it’s just the two of us,” she said. “If you have something to say, go ahead.”

“Why did you bring up that one hundred million all of a sudden?” Bai Juntang asked, clearly displeased.

“She gave birth to the child. That was the agreement. It’s time to settle the payment,” Bai Weilan replied calmly. “As your mother, isn’t it my responsibility to prepare this money for you?”

“But don’t you realize doing this sends the message that you’re trying to get rid of Cheng Wan?”

“That’s exactly what I meant.”

Bai Weilan looked her daughter in the eye and said, “You know exactly how Cheng Wan got pregnant with Sui Sui, don’t you?”

“That incident had nothing to do with her,” Bai Juntang said firmly, her brows furrowed.

“Who said it didn’t?” Bai Weilan stood up and walked over to her daughter. “How do you know she didn’t have this all planned from the beginning? I know everything you’ve done for her over the past six months.”

She continued, her tone sharp but steady. “You forced the Cheng family into bankruptcy. You cut her ties with them. She’s been soft and obedient ever since she got with you. How can you be sure it’s not just an act?”

Bai Juntang’s voice rose slightly. “Mom, I know what kind of person Cheng Wan is. You’ve never spent time with her. You don’t understand her at all.”

Bai Weilan stared at her daughter for a long moment before finally sighing. “Juntang, don’t tell me you’ve actually fallen in love with her.”

Bai Juntang didn’t say anything, but her expression and body language were enough to give her away.

Bai Weilan had always believed her clever, rational daughter wouldn’t let herself get carried away by emotions. But clearly, she had underestimated her.

“Cheng Wan is not right for you,” Bai Weilan said. “She can’t help you with anything. You only like her because it’s something new. But when you run into real challenges, she won’t be able to do a thing.”

She stepped closer and reached out to touch Bai Juntang’s head. “Before your mother passed, she asked me to look after you. You’re my daughter. I want your partner to be someone who can support you both in life and in work. Someone strong. Not someone like Cheng Wan, who can only hide behind you and offer nothing.”

Bai Juntang slapped her hand away and took a step back. “She’s not useless. And I don’t need someone to help me at work. I have more business partners than I know what to do with.”

“Business partners and life partners are not the same,” Bai Weilan said, pulling her hand back. She looked out at the city skyline through the large window and added, “And I know you. If you truly love Cheng Wan, you’ll end up like me, unable to let go for the rest of your life.”

Omegas were delicate by nature. They often got sick easily. They were like beautiful flowers—blooming fast and fading just as quickly.

Bai Juntang stared at her mother, her eyes locked on her face. Then suddenly, she let out a quiet laugh.

“Do you regret it?” she asked. “Ever since my mom passed away, you haven’t been able to move on. It’s been years, and you still haven’t come home. You were young when she died, but all this time, you’ve never remarried.”

Unlike Omegas, Alphas weren’t limited to one partner in life. After her mother passed, Bai Weilan never looked at anyone else again.

“So tell me,” Bai Juntang said coldly. “If you had another chance, would you leave my mom for someone healthier—someone who could stay by your side longer?”

Bai Weilan’s anger flared. Her voice was sharp. “I have never regretted loving your mother.”

“Then I feel the same way,” Bai Juntang said, staring at her. “So stop saying those things to Cheng Wan. If you keep treating her like that, don’t blame me for cutting you off.”

She turned and walked out, slamming the door behind her.

Bai Weilan stood in silence, feeling a deep frustration settle in her chest.

But as she thought about the words her daughter had just said, she stared quietly out the window. Sometimes, having a daughter who’s too much like you isn’t such a blessing after all.

After leaving the hotel, Bai Juntang didn’t go straight home. She went to the office first, took care of some work, and didn’t return to the hospital until everything was handled.

In the hospital parking lot, she sat in the car for over half an hour before she finally got out.

When she arrived at the ward, she saw Aunt Pei chatting with someone in the hallway.

“You’re back,” Aunt Pei said, getting up. “You left without a word at lunch. I ordered a full meal, and no one was around to eat it. Thankfully, I know a few people here. Otherwise, just me and Wan Wan would’ve had a hard time finishing everything.”

Hearing Cheng Wan’s name made Bai Juntang pause. She looked at Aunt Pei and asked, “How is she?”

“What do you mean?” Aunt Pei blinked.

“I mean her mood,” Bai Juntang said carefully. “Is she upset? Scared? Did she say anything about me?”

Aunt Pei looked puzzled. “Since when has Wan Wan ever said anything bad about you? What’s going on with you today?”

From her tone, it was clear Cheng Wan hadn’t said anything, which only made Bai Juntang more uneasy.

If something that serious happened and Cheng Wan didn’t say a word, then she was probably bottling up something even heavier.

“It’s nothing,” Bai Juntang said, trying to sound casual. “I dropped my mom off at the hotel, then went to the office. I just got back. Is Cheng Wan still in the room? I’d like to check on her.”

“She’s already asleep,” Aunt Pei replied, stopping her. “The doctor said this afternoon that we should start getting ready for discharge. Sui Sui will be out soon, and everything looks good. If there’s no issue, we shouldn’t keep occupying the room.”

Bai Juntang didn’t want to hear more. She muttered something and walked over to the door. The room was completely dark.

“I told you,” Aunt Pei said, following behind. “Wan Wan said she was tired and needed rest. She really has been exhausted these past couple of days. Are you sure you want to wake her?”

Bai Juntang stood there for a moment, holding the doorknob. Then she quietly pushed the door open.

“I just want to check on her,” she said. “You don’t need to come in.”

Aunt Pei rolled her eyes and went back to her seat.

The room was dark and quiet. The curtains were drawn, and only a faint glow from the neon lights outside slipped through the gaps.

The air conditioner hummed in the background. Bai Juntang walked quietly to the bedside. Cheng Wan was lying on her side, her back turned.

The bed was small, and she lay curled up slightly, facing the wall. Bai Juntang stood there, feeling a weight settle in her chest. She thought about everything that had happened earlier that day, and the look in Cheng Wan’s eyes when she had last seen her.

Frustrated, she pushed her long hair back. In the end, she didn’t say anything or wake her. She just stood there for a while, then quietly left the room.

Only after the door closed did Cheng Wan open her eyes.

She slowly sat up in bed.

Moonlight streamed in through the gap in the curtains. Cheng Wan sat silently in the dim room, staring ahead. In her hand, she held the card Bai Weilan had left behind.

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