After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

Chapter 144 She's Not My Girlfriend

The next second, Jiang Yichen called.

"Why can't I get through to you on the phone? And why aren't you replying to your messages?" Jiang Yichen's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction and anxiety.

I quickly explained, "I'm sorry, I... I really didn't mean to."

"So you were having dinner with Zhao Ning? That's why you forgot your promise to me?"

Jiang Yichen's voice revealed a hint of doubt, and even anger.

Knowing I was in the wrong, I quickly changed the subject: "Where are you now? I'll come find you."

Jiang Yichen was silent for a moment before saying, "Stand still and wait for me."

I answered and was about to hang up when Shen Yan snatched the phone from me and deliberately said loudly, "Hey, ignore him, let's play together!"

Jiang Yichen had clearly heard Shen Yan's words on the other end of the phone, and his tone became even more displeased: "Who are you? Let her speak for herself."

I quickly took the phone away from my ear, glanced awkwardly at Shen Yan, and then put the phone back to my ear: "Don't worry about her, I just sent you my location."

After I finished speaking, I hung up the phone and turned to Shen Yan and Zhao Ning, saying, "You two go back first, I'll go out and wait for him."

Shen Yan said worriedly, "But he sounded very angry. You won't be bullied by him, will you?"

I smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll explain it to him."

Zhao Ning also said, "Why don't we go with you?"

I shook my head: "No need, you guys go back and rest first, he'll be here soon."

"No, it's not safe for you to be alone."

The two of them were very persistent, and I had no choice but to let them stay with me.

Jiang Yichen quickly drove to my location and immediately saw Shen Yan and Zhao Ning standing to the side.

His face instantly darkened, and he ordered me, "Get in the car."

I wanted to get on the bus, but Shen Yan stopped me.

Shen Yan said with dissatisfaction, "Hey, aren't you being incredibly rude? You're asking Gu Mo to go with you the moment you arrive?"

Jiang Yichen's expression turned even uglier. He pursed his lips tightly, his eyes revealing an impending outburst of anger.

Seeing this, I knew that I had broken my promise first and was in the wrong, so I quickly got into the car and instructed Zhao Ning: "Zhao Ning, please help take Shen Yan home."

Before I could finish speaking, Jiang Yichen stepped on the gas and the car accelerated instantly.

He sped relentlessly the whole way, and I gripped the handrails tightly, my eyes shut in fear, too afraid to utter a word.

I finally arrived at the Jiang family's villa and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but my stomach was churning, and I forced myself to suppress it.

After the car came to a stop, Jiang Yichen remained seated. I cautiously asked, "Can I... get out of the car now?"

Jiang Yichen turned his head, staring at me intently, and questioned, "Why? Is it always other people's business that's more important than mine?"

My heart skipped a beat, and I sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry, I really forgot for a moment. Please don't be angry, okay?"

Jiang Yichen's face darkened, and he said in an icy tone, "You broke your promise once last year, and you're doing it again today. How can I trust you?"

I put on an innocent look, blinked, and asked in confusion, "When did I stand you up?"

Jiang Yichen sneered and began to help me recall: "Last year when your grandma was sick, she wanted to see you so much. I coaxed you for two days before you finally agreed to see her. And what happened? The next day you went out with other people and didn't come home until midnight, completely forgetting about seeing your grandma. Do you know how wronged I felt at the time? But you didn't care at all, and even said that you didn't want to see my family at all. Those were really awful things you said."

As Jiang Yichen narrated, my memory gradually became clearer.

As I recalled what I had done, a feeling of guilt welled up inside me.

I really went too far, completely disregarding Jiang Yichen's feelings and his family.

I sincerely apologized to Jiang Yichen again: "I'm sorry, I really know I was wrong. I was so rude before, I'm so sorry. I will try my best to correct my mistakes and I won't let you down again."

But after I finished speaking, I realized that we were already divorced, so was there any need to make amends?

As he pondered, someone came out of the villa and called out to Jiang Yichen, "Little Chen is back?"

Jiang Yichen turned around upon hearing the voice and replied, "Yes, Dad, I'm back."

I turned my head and saw a middle-aged man walking out of the villa.

Although I had never met his father, I could see Jiang Yichen's features in the man's eyes and brows, so he must be Jiang Yichen's father. Therefore, I quickly greeted him politely, "Hello, Uncle."

Jiang Yichen's father smiled and nodded, his gaze lingering on me for a moment before he said, "Xiaochen, did you bring your girlfriend home? You didn't even tell your father."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yichen glanced at me and then said, "Dad, she's not my girlfriend, just a friend."

Hearing Jiang Yichen's words, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

But I know that the most important thing right now is to go along with Jiang Yichen.

I forced myself to be cheerful and smiled as I said to Jiang Yichen's father, "Hello, Uncle, I'm your son's friend. I'm sorry to bother you today."

Jiang Yichen took a deep breath, looked at me with a complicated expression, and said coldly, "I'll settle the score with you later. Get out of the car."

I silently got out of the car and followed Jiang Yichen into the villa.

As soon as I entered, a middle-aged woman dressed elegantly and with a warm smile walked towards me. She was probably Jiang Yichen's mother, I guessed to myself.

Jiang Yichen was affectionate towards the woman, but he remained cold and showed no sign of warming up.

The woman's gaze fell on me, instantly turning contemptuous, her tone laced with obvious sarcasm: "Oh, isn't this Grandma's birthday? Why did you bring your ex-wife along?"

My heart skipped a beat, and I was about to explain when I saw Jiang Yichen stop and look at the old lady with a sharp gaze. His tone was firm and cold: "Auntie, I'm warning you, you're not allowed to mention this in front of Grandma."

The older woman was so intimidated by Jiang Yichen's imposing presence that she choked up for a moment and didn't continue the conversation.

I listened from the side, completely confused, and my doubts only grew: Didn't Jiang Yichen's grandmother know that we were divorced?

Isn't this woman Jiang Yichen's stepmother?

I secretly observed Jiang Yichen's expression. I saw that he was pursing his lips tightly, and his eyes revealed a complex emotion that was hard to describe.

I felt a mix of emotions. I was embarrassed by my misunderstood identity and heartbroken for Jiang Yichen's position in the family.

I followed closely behind Jiang Yichen and entered the villa's spacious and magnificent hall, which was bustling with noise and filled with guests.