After the Divorce, My Ex-Wife Suddenly Became an Alpha - Chapter 16
Chapter 16: Saman
After seeing the visitors out the door, Chi Yuejing finally breathed a sigh of relief and closed it. The soft click of the lock sounded behind her, and when she turned around, she was met with her wife’s gaze.
To her surprise, this time Gu Jin Xiao didn’t look away—instead, she asked with genuine concern, “Are you tired? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”
So, she really believed it.
Realizing this made Chi Yuejing a little nervous. During the earlier medical check-up, Dr. Lano had completely ignored her objections and disclosed all the details of her condition to Gu Jin Xiao—without holding anything back.
Not only that, the doctor had also deliberately omitted the fact that the patient’s physical resilience far exceeded that of the average person.
While that didn’t mean the doctor’s words were misleading, upon learning that the radiation injury couldn’t heal on its own, and that surgery was not an option due to the ongoing susceptibility period, Gu Jin Xiao had shown a very clear look of guilt and distress.
Chi Yuejing originally wanted to explain, but the moment she saw that gentle, warm gaze, the words “It’s not a big deal” got stuck in her throat and refused to come out.
She’s worried about my injury.
That faint trace of selfish satisfaction occupied her mind, like a rare piece of candy falling into her hand. In her memories, Gu Jin Xiao had always been a gentle person—but it was the kind of gentle that came with distinct boundaries, like a refined and polite moon, beautiful but distant.
Especially when they first got married, Gu Jin Xiao had been very passive about the relationship, displeased with the engagement arranged by her family. Even during their few interactions, no matter how attentive she might seem, the conversation always ended with her gently trying to persuade Chi Yuejing to agree to a divorce.
Trying to seize the moon by force was never a wise move.
Suppressing the swirl of emotions inside, Chi Yuejing forced a casual smile. “It’s really not that serious… but those people today were noisy and chaotic. Sorry for the trouble. They made a mess too—I’ll clean it up…”
To host her subordinates today, Gu Jin Xiao had specially ordered takeout from a popular local restaurant. She was always gracious and polite, and the spread was generous—everyone enjoyed the meal immensely.
But it did leave behind quite a lot of mess.
And Gu Jin Xiao was the type who liked cleanliness.
Thinking of this, Chi Yuejing quickened her movements. But just as she reached for the garbage bags, another pair of hands stopped her.
“It’s just some leftovers and dishes. I’ll handle it,” Gu Jin Xiao said. “You’re still injured—go sit down and rest for a bit.”
Chi Yuejing couldn’t bear to let her do this kind of work. The table was a disaster zone with fruit peels, seafood shells, and sauce-stained plates. She tried to insist a few times but was ultimately shut down with just one sentence: “Then I’ll call the doctor.”
Left with no choice, she surrendered her “right” to household chores and was gently pushed back to the sofa to rest.
Well, “rest.” In reality, she was sneakily observing the other’s every move. As the sound of clinking dishes filled the room, the atmosphere slowly softened. The noise wasn’t unpleasant—in fact, it carried a kind of indescribable, homely warmth.
She rested her head against the plush sofa cushion. From this angle, she could just see into the dining area, where Gu Jin Xiao was calmly busying herself. For convenience, she’d tied up her hair, revealing the slender curve of her delicate neck. The warm yellow light fell softly on her skin, casting a glowing, dreamlike hue.
It almost felt like they were really sharing a peaceful life together.
As for happiness, it had never been about grand, earth-shattering moments. Just something as simple as a summer evening, enjoying dinner with friends, cleaning up the kitchen, slicing a cold watermelon, and letting the evening breeze drift in from the window—that was gentle and beautiful enough.
But this beauty was like a soft thorn lodged in her heart, silently reminding her that it was all just an illusion, something she had forced.
Before she knew it, her head was starting to feel foggy again. Her eyelids were heavy, like they’d been ironed with heat, blurring her vision. In her daze, she shifted her head slightly, and her cheek brushed against something soft and plush.
“Why are you burning up again?”
Gu Jin Xiao had unknowingly approached the sofa. She first touched her own forehead, then pressed her hand to Chi Yuejing’s. Her fingers were still damp and cool—like rain on parched skin.
Chi Yuejing tried to sit up, but her legs were too weak. Straining to open her eyes, she mumbled hoarsely, “I’m fine…”
“This is what you call fine?”
Her temperature was clearly above normal. Gu Jin Xiao frowned and tried to withdraw her hand, but Chi Yuejing whimpered and clung tighter, pressing her face to the coolness.
“I’m so hot.” Her breath was burning, laced with the thick scent of Alpha pheromones that slowly spread through the air. She clutched Gu Jin Xiao’s hand, greedily drawing in the cool comfort.
Gu Jin Xiao hadn’t expected her to relapse so quickly. As the clingy behavior escalated, Chi Yuejing curled up on the sofa like a spoiled big cat, rubbing her face insistently into her palm.
If this continued, it would only make things worse.
She tried to gently pull her arm away and coaxed, “Chi Yuejing, I need to get your medicine. Can you let go for just a moment?”
But Chi Yuejing only grumbled, “No.”
She gripped her hand even tighter, pressing her flushed face into it. Her long lashes brushed softly across her palm, making her skin tingle. She sighed, “I know. You’re just going to leave and never come back.”
What kind of melodramatic soap opera is this? Gu Jin Xiao couldn’t help but laugh. She thought for a moment and said seriously, “I’m not lying to you. If you cooperate and let go, I’ll go get your medicine. Otherwise, you’ll just feel worse later.”
At those words, Chi Yuejing slowly opened her eyes and gave her a reluctant glance.
“Then don’t lie to me,” she whispered, her voice raspy and pitiful.
That completely unthreatening look, so unlike her usual demeanor—those usually sharp, elegant eyes were now red from the heat, with eyelids tinged a soft pink. She looked like a little leopard caught in the rain: vulnerable yet stubbornly proud. Gu Jin Xiao’s heart stirred at the sight, and before she could think it through, she gently stroked her head twice—like petting a cat—then got up to fetch the medicine box.
Dr. Lano had left behind a full emergency kit before leaving, including antibiotics, painkillers, gauze, and even a military-grade suppressor. According to her, it was extremely effective—but came with the cost of excruciating mental side effects.
“You don’t need to baby her,” the short-haired doctor had said coldly. “Colonel Chi is very durable. She’s used to this kind of pain. Just treat her however you like—she won’t die.”
Gu Jin Xiao had long used suppressors herself and knew how painful the neurological backlash could be—let alone one even stronger than her usual dose.
Despite the doctor’s words, she still decided to be cautious. Chi Yuejing didn’t exactly look like someone who could handle being “treated however.”
After deliberating for a moment, she chose a milder dose of antibiotics and carefully mixed it with the suppressor before loading it into a needle-free injector.
Chi Yuejing was still half-sprawled on the sofa. When she heard footsteps approaching, her half-closed eyes fluttered open slightly. “You’re back,” she murmured.
Gu Jin Xiao pulled over a chair and sat beside her. She disinfected the injector with alcohol wipes while softly explaining, “This is the medicine Dr. Lano left for you. It might hurt a little, so please bear with it.”
As she pushed up her sleeve and pressed the injector to her arm—
Her hand was once again captured.
Chi Yuejing must have been waiting. Her pale fingers eagerly wrapped around her wrist and nestled into her palm, clutching tightly. Her grip was strong enough to leave faint marks on her skin, but never tight enough to hurt.
As the medication took effect, sweat beaded on her forehead and she whimpered softly.
Gu Jin Xiao used her free hand to pull out a few tissues and gently wiped her sweat.
It was the first time she’d observed Chi Yuejing this closely. Whether as an Omega or an Alpha, this woman always carried a natural air of pride—back straight, posture firm, unshakable.
But now she was injured. And it was because of her.
Her movements grew lighter and more tender. As if afraid of disturbing her, she began combing through Chi Yuejing’s hair with just her fingertips, soothing and comforting her frayed nerves.
When Chi Yuejing finally opened her eyes again, she was met with a gaze of pure, unmistakable tenderness.
For a moment, it felt like time stopped.
As her awareness gradually returned, she remembered everything that had happened—the medicine, and the hand she was still gripping tightly, leaving faint red marks where her fingers had pressed.
Dream and reality overlapped, bursting into a brilliance she had never dared to hope for.