The Devil who devoured Snow White

Inside the plane, the first-class area…

Lu Mengjie had her eyes closed ever since the moment she sat in her seat. Despite that, she somehow looked satisfied after what she did to Yong Liwei. Even a small smile was seen on her lips. At least in that way, he made him have a taste of the pain he caused her last night.

Meanwhile, both Tian Ruyi and Bai Jingye were staring at her, not knowing how they should start the conversation after what happened earlier. They were shocked. They have never seen this wild side of the pregnant woman. They both have always thought that she was reserved. She has never acted that way in their presence. She has always moved with elegance and at the same time, Lu Mengjie has rarely been so lively. Who would have thought that there would come a day where they would be able to witness such a side from her?

"I can feel your eyes on me. Stop staring." It was Lu Mengjie who said this which startled her friends. Her eyes were still closed and her arms crossed. No one would think that she was actually still awake.

"O-oh… sorry…" Tian Ruyi muttered.

On the other hand, Bai Jingye continued to quietly stare at her. From the day where he first met her, he could see how she was reverting back to her old, strong-willed personality. At least that was how he viewed it. He may have questioned her real temperance back then but slowly, she has been showing her real self to them.

It was a good thing. At least this time, she would be able to stand for herself… well, it was not like she needed their help to handle other people. She was able to go against his brother and mother when they targeted her. Even if it was only by her subconsciousness, it has always been her real personality to fight back whenever someone tried to degrade her. She was the type of person who wouldn't let anyone step on her.

As Lu Mengjie slowly opened her eyes, her lashes fluttered like that of butterfly wings before revealing her beautiful black onyx-like eyes. She landed her gaze on him and spoke, "I'm hungry…"

A small smile appeared on his lips as he replied, "of course you are."

"Peanuts." She reached out her hand to him, looking at him like a child who was asking for treats. She looked so innocent and tamed unlike back then. No one would have believed that this woman's tongue could actually spit fire on someone. 

He sighed and took a small container, filled with peanuts, from the snacks bag they brought with them.

"Mengmeng, what if that man will come after you?" Finally, it was Tian Ruyi who opened the topic out of concern for her friend. 

After receiving the container, Lu Mengjie turned to her and huffed as she replied, "then let him come. Although I prefer it if I'm not pregnant anymore. It will be easier to move around and beat him up. I was not even able to give him a good punch…" She sighed in disappointment. 

She tried to open the container but failed to do so. She looked so frail that Bai Jingye couldn't help but give her a hand. 

"But you did hit him good…" Her friend mumbled. The pregnant woman was able to hear it since she was just sitting beside her. It was impossible for Lu Mengjie to be frail, not after her strong attack on Yong Liwei.

This time, both Tian Ruyi and Bai Jingye wouldn't believe Lu Mengjie's weak appearance. She was more than that.

"Hope that pain will last until the next time we meet."

Even if Lu Mengjie was looking alright now, Bai Jingye could see something else. She was trying to hide it. He could already guess what it was. He knew that she was still feeling bitter and hurt when she saw Yong Liwei earlier. Just like how he has always been, he was nothing but a quiet spectator. Despite his feelings inside for the girl, he knew how to hide them. He already knew what was going to happen if he even tried to pursue her. He was not the type of person who would steal someone else's woman, besides, feelings would only make a person blind, just like what happened to that person.

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Kyoto, Japan...

Just like what happened back then, Tian Ruyi hasn't accompanied Bai Jingye and Lu Mengjie back to the mansion they were staying at. This time, things were going to be different. They would have to act like a happily married couple if they were going to deceive the people around them.

Arriving at the mansion, just like last time, they were greeted by the servants but this time, an unexpected guest greeted them. It was none other than Bai Jingye's mother, Xu Chen.

"Son, you're back." The woman smiled at her son in delight as she was about to approach him but then, she came to a stop when she saw how Bai Jingye was standing close to Lu Mengjie, his hand on her back. In an instant, her face darkened at the sight.

"You…" Her glare landed at her daughter-in-law's bulging belly.

"Greetings, mother. I'm so delighted to see you. Again." Lu Mengjie flashed a dry smile as she put up her defense against the unwanted guest. 

"Y-you…!" She stammered. 

Bai Jingye saw how irked his mother was when she heard those words but before she could even say something harsh, he opened his mouth and caught her to it, "Mom, we had a tiring journey so please excuse us. We can talk later at dinner." 

"But… Jingye…" She was caught off-guard. She was not expecting Lu Mengjie's pregnancy. "How... How can this happen?"

Just like her, steward Fang was looking at them with wide eyes. After months of staying in Switzerland, who would have thought that the woman who lost her child would end up coming back with another one?

His gaze was directed to his 'wife' this time. "Come, let's go to our room."

Xu Chen's mouth went agape when she saw how caring her son was to the woman beside him. It was so different than how she remembered it. She was left speechless by the sight of the couple walking away from her.