Dressed as the Scumbag Alpha Mom of the Tragic Female Lead (ABO, GL) - Chapter 83

Chapter 83

The hospital troublemaker, driven mad by his wife’s death in childbirth, which claimed both her and the baby, came to wreak havoc. Tragically, the pregnant Gu Lingjun crossed his path at the worst moment.

Unable to bear others’ happiness amid his own misery, his loss of wife and child fueled a desire to inflict the same pain on others. Irrational emotions are the hardest to predict, which is why real-world events often defy logical explanation.

To outsiders, this was a senseless calamity for Gu Lingjun and Jiang Chuxie, and any anger toward the perpetrator was understandable. But to the two of them, neither the troublemaker nor the onlookers mattered.

Jiang Chuxie held Gu Lingjun stiffly, but Gu Lingjun slowly and firmly pushed her away.

“I’m sorry, Chuxie. From the moment we met, I’ve been deceiving you. What you’ve seen isn’t the real me, so stop protecting me like this.”

“Lingjun?”

Jiang Chuxie couldn’t grasp her words, staring at her in a daze.

Gu Lingjun gently held her arm, her fingertips trembling. “From the very beginning, I approached you with a purpose. I wanted you to like me, to love me wholeheartedly, to make me the most important person in your heart.”

A fleeting thought flashed through Jiang Chuxie’s mind, too slippery to catch. “Don’t say any more…”

“No, hear me out.” Gu Lingjun smiled, her eyes brimming with tears. “You always save me without hesitation, love me without reserve, and forgive me no matter what I do. Have you never wondered if these are your true feelings? Have you never questioned why you’ve become this way?”

Jiang Chuxie’s lips parted slightly, familiar pain surging in her head, severe tinnitus scrambling her thoughts. In such moments, clear thinking eluded her. So now, she could only listen, stunned, as Gu Lingjun spoke slowly and resolutely.

“Have you ever considered why you came to this world? Or… why you fell in love with me?”

Jiang Chuxie’s mind buzzed, Gu Lingjun’s words striking like a thunderbolt.

Came to this world… What did that mean?

“It has nothing to do with the Lianping Association, Chuxie. This has always been about us.” Gu Lingjun met her eyes, her smile turning bitter. “I seduced you, schemed against you, betrayed you. As long as you’re with me, your fear and unease will never end, and this situation will never stop.”

Jiang Chuxie stared at Gu Lingjun’s face, her throat tight. Amid her muddled thoughts, a clear idea finally formed.

“You know…”

“Yes, I know,” Gu Lingjun said, her expression utterly calm. “That’s why I’m not worth you doing this for me.”

“No… No, no, Lingjun—”

Gu Lingjun released her hand, gently cutting her off. “I’ve always wanted to find a chance to tell you. I’ve applied to study abroad… Chuxie, let’s break up.”

Despite countless cycles, she’d clung to naive hopes, wanting to stay with Jiang Chuxie while changing her state.

If she didn’t sever this karmic tie herself, Chuxie would sink deeper. Yet, greedy for this precious warmth, she’d hesitated, using vague actions to delay.

“I don’t want to! Lingjun, Lingjun…” Jiang Chuxie’s head throbbed, her thoughts barely coherent, but one thing was clear: if she did nothing, Lingjun would leave her. “I don’t care about that. I don’t care what you’ve done. Even if you deceived me, it doesn’t matter. I came here for you. Lingjun, don’t leave me…”

Tears fell from Gu Lingjun’s eyes. Jiang Chuxie’s love was heavy, profound, and humbling—perhaps the love she’d once desired. Step by step, she’d reshaped Jiang Chuxie into someone who existed only for her, losing herself.

Her crimes against Jiang Chuxie far surpassed Xu Wen’s, the Lianping Association’s, or the world’s malice. To Jiang Chuxie, she was the greatest nightmare.

“But I care,” she said, firmly pushing Jiang Chuxie’s hand away, enunciating each word. “Chuxie, I care. So, I’m leaving you.”

“What’s going on? How did it come to divorce?” Gu Lian couldn’t understand. Rushing to B City after hearing the news, she’d thought it was just a spat, but her daughter was unusually resolute, and Jiang Chuxie had moved back to her old rundown place. “It’s less than a month to the due date. How did they fall out? Because of the hospital incident? But Chuxie got hurt protecting Lingjun. Why would Lingjun want a divorce?”

“You’re asking me? Who do I ask?”

Not only was Gu Lian clueless, but even Mu Qing, who saw them daily, was baffled. That morning, they’d been so loving. Jiang Chuxie went with Lingjun for her checkup, then the hospital incident happened, and by afternoon, Lingjun announced she wanted a divorce.

It happened so fast, it was overwhelming. At first, Mu Qing thought Jiang Chuxie had upset Gu Lingjun, but later learned that wasn’t the case.

Little Jiang got injured protecting Lingjun!

“Did… Jiang Chuxie cheat?”

Gu Lian could only think of that, as Jiang Chuxie’s usual behavior was beyond reproach.

“No way! She’s practically glued to Lingjun, calling every two hours even at work. If you called me that much, I’d lose it. How could she cheat? Where’d she find the time?”

“Hmph, Alphas have plenty of ways to cheat. I bet she messed up and hurt Lingjun.”

“Stop guessing. Lingjun said that’s not it.”

“Fine, if not that, then what? They were madly in love, not even a year in. Why divorce now?”

“Shh, keep it down. Don’t let Lingjun hear.”

“She’s divorcing, so what if we talk? I want her to hear! I’ll ask her myself! Is marriage and divorce a game? They fought tooth and nail to be together, and now she wants out. Forget herself—hasn’t she thought of the Gu family?”

Gu Lian had planned a grand wedding for them after the baby was born, to make up for any grievances and as amends to Jiang Chuxie.

For months, she’d been mulling it over, scheming in secret for a surprise after the birth.

But before her surprise, Gu Lingjun delivered a shock.

“There’s got to be a reason for divorce, right? No matter how much I dote on Lingjun, I can’t agree to a divorce without cause! This time, she’d better give me a clear explanation!”

“Then, Mom, what kind of reason would you accept?”

“Lingjun!” Mu Qing, hearing her daughter, shot her wife a reproachful look. “Weren’t you resting? Why’d you come out?”

Gu Lingjun’s face was calm, but her eyes were red and swollen. Seeing her unwell, Gu Lian’s agitation turned to worry. “You silly girl, why stress yourself now? It’s bad for your heart and health. If there’s an issue, talk it out. Who divorces at the drop of a hat?”

Gu Lingjun knew her actions were indefensible, but she was done delaying.

“Chuxie and I have to part.”

“Why must you part? Did she do something to wrong you? Tell me, I’ll deal with her. If it’s not too bad, forgive her. Marriage is about living together—bumps are normal.”

“Chuxie didn’t wrong me. I wronged her.”

Gu Lian was stunned. “You… how did you wrong her?”

Gu Lingjun sighed. “She’s been injured twice saving me.”

“Protecting your partner is an Alpha’s duty. It’s good she wants to protect you, but you don’t need to feel guilty. And even if you do, divorcing her because of guilt? That logic doesn’t add up!”

Gu Lingjun knew she couldn’t explain clearly to her parents and gave up trying.

“Also, I want to study abroad and work at Murray.”

“You mentioned that before. What’s it got to do with divorce? Go abroad if you want, work at Murray if you want. Would Chuxie stop you? If she did, I’d handle her!”

“She doesn’t stop me. She’s just too accommodating.”

“Isn’t that good?”

Gu Lian’s initial objections to Jiang Chuxie had flipped completely. Honestly, she hadn’t seen an Alpha so driven in career and caring toward a partner.

Though she hadn’t expressed it much due to pride, Gu Lian was increasingly pleased with her son-in-law.

“No, it’s not. I don’t want Chuxie to live for me.”

“It’s not that extreme. You’re young, and Chuxie’s clingy because she loves you. It’ll balance out as you age. Loving and supporting each other is good—why go to extremes?”

Yes, if possible, Gu Lingjun didn’t want to be so drastic. But when Jiang Chuxie, still furious, shielded her without hesitation, forgave her without principle, and apologized despite her own injuries, Gu Lingjun knew she couldn’t delay.

This wasn’t the Jiang Chuxie she knew, nor the behavior of someone with a healthy, independent personality.

“Mom, since you say that, we’ll see when we’re older. For now, I insist on parting with Chuxie. Please find a lawyer to draft the divorce agreement.”

Gu Lingjun was immovable, and Gu Lian, unable to sway her, grew frustrated.

“That’s your view. What about Chuxie’s? If she did nothing wrong, divorcing her under the guise of her own good—doesn’t that hurt her more?”

Gu Lingjun looked up, her gaze clear. “Marriage may need two to agree, but divorce doesn’t. Whatever my reasons, it’s my right. And when did I say it’s for Chuxie’s good? Mom, this is my selfishness. I don’t want Chuxie accommodating me, just to ease my own guilt.”