Divorced and Determined: The CEO's Ex-Wife Fights for Love

Chapter 109 Why Am I Suddenly Labeled as the “Woman Who Abandoned Her Husband and Child”?

On the way home, Lu Qin activated the smart driving feature of his M7, relaxed his legs, and enjoyed the car’s comfort and quiet.

Lu Xiyao, munching on an apple given by a customer, happily swayed her head as she spoke.

“Daddy, we sold everything today! How about celebrating with an ice cream? Do you think a chocolate-flavored one would be good?”

Lu Qin, keeping his eyes on the road ahead, smiled and said, “I think you can dream about eating one at home.”

“Alright, but if I can’t eat ice cream in my dream, can I have two tomorrow since it’s Saturday?”

The little girl’s big eyes blinked adorably, her expression a mix of innocence and cleverness.

“You’re quite bold, daring to wish for two ice creams, huh?”

“Just one, then?”

Lu Xiyao’s little face now looked pitifully cute.

“Fine.”

“Daddy, you’re the best! Mwah~!” Lu Xiyao cheerfully praised her father.

“Daddy, let me sing you a song.”

“Sure.”

Lu Xiyao skillfully navigated the car’s touchscreen, selecting a children’s song, “Planting the Sun”, from a music app.

“I have a beautiful wish~”

“When I grow up, I want to plant the sun~”

“Planting just one is enough~”

“It will produce many, many suns~”

…

They reached home at 8:45 PM. Lu Qin bathed the little one, dried her hair, and tucked her into bed. Within two minutes, she was fast asleep. He adjusted her blanket and quietly left the room.

Sitting on the sofa, Lu Qin poured himself a glass of lemon water and slowly sipped it. This lemon water was something Shen Muyan liked when she visited. Lu Qin and the little one usually drank plain water, while Shen Muyan only drank plain water when she had a cold. Otherwise, she preferred flavored water.

Ironically, before their divorce, there were times Lu Qin wouldn’t see Shen Muyan for days, as if her work had completely consumed her. Yet after the divorce, even though her work remained just as busy, her interactions with him and their child became more frequent. Today, they even attended a parent-child activity together.

Lu Qin thought she must have reflected after the divorce and realized she hadn’t spent enough time with the child before, now trying to make up for it. Fortunately, the little one had only missed a tiny bit of maternal love growing up. After all, Shen Muyan had always cared for her but lacked the time to accompany her. Lu Qin, however, compensated with an abundance of fatherly love, ensuring the little one grew up happily and healthily.

The little one had a lively, adorable personality and was bright, talented, and artistic. Even the star Li Xue and her manager praised her potential as a prodigy. Lu Qin felt proud knowing that Lu Xiyao was the kind of excellent child other parents admired.

Taking another sip of lemon water, Lu Qin checked his phone messages. There was a missed call from a woman named Chen Yue, who had once visited his food stall and insisted on adding him on WeChat. Lu Qin had added her using a secondary account, which he rarely checked.

He didn’t plan to reply, as he wasn’t considering delivery services for now, he could barely keep up with stall sales. He opened WeChat to find numerous unread messages.

From Shen Hongda.

[Lu Qin, don’t overwork yourself at the stall. Take it easy and prioritize your health! Let us know if you face any difficulties. We were family before and still are. Don’t hesitate to reach out! Also, your Aunt Jiang misses Xiaoyao. Could she spend the weekend with her?].

Shen Hongda and his wife felt guilty about the divorce and rarely contacted Lu Qin directly, only offering support discreetly.

Upon learning from Chen Dahai that Lu Qin’s food stall was earning millions annually with a steady stream of loyal customers, they felt relieved and proud.

Look at our former son-in-law—impressive, wasn’t he?

However, they often admonished Shen Muyan.

“Why on earth did you divorce him? Do you regret it now?”

“Where can you find such a good man again?”

Shen Muyan found their remarks exasperating.

It wasn’t as if she unilaterally decided to divorce. It was a mutual, carefully considered decision.

Why does everyone think I’m the villain who abandoned my husband and child? Even Dou E wasn’t this wronged!

Lu Qin felt touched by Shen Hongda’s concern and replied, “Thank you. I’ll take care of myself, and you two take care as well. I’ll bring Xiaoyao over this weekend.”

Coincidentally, both Fang Ya and Li Xue messaged him, each sending the same ‘hungry’ emoji. They were friends of Lu Qin’s and fond of the little one. If they visited his stall, he wouldn’t charge them, and if they came over for meals, they were always welcome. The little one was delighted to see them, considering one her godmother and the other her idol.

Lu Qin didn’t reply to them and continued scrolling until he saw Shen Muyan’s WeChat profile picture. He paused—it had changed.

Previously a green landscape, it was now…

He tapped on it.

It was a photo taken today during the parent-child activity at the kindergarten. In the picture, Shen Muyan and the little one were playing an interactive game. She tossed a balloon behind her, while the blindfolded little one held a plastic bucket, trying to catch it as Lu Qin directed them.

All three wore matching bear-themed parent-child outfits. Under the sunlight, their faces glowed with a golden hue, their smiles more radiant than fireworks.

The photo was candid yet perfectly framed and beautifully captured, exuding a high level of artistry. Lu Qin wasn’t sure if it was the photographer’s skill or a natural moment of harmony, but he liked the photo and thought it would look great in a frame.

At around 7 PM, Shen Muyan sent him a message.

[Are you heading out to the stall tonight?].

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Lu Qin replied.

[Yes, just a small shift. I’m home now.].

Her response came within seconds.

[Must have sold out in record time. Is Xiaoyao asleep?].

[She’s out like a light—fell asleep in two minutes. Almost record time. Sold less today; customers said if I sell more daily, I could buy a Bentley in three months.].

He joked lightly.

Having spent the whole day together for the parent-child activity, their conversation flowed more easily.