"Why can't I come back to my own home?" Zhan Chen's face turned gloomy as he looked at Xu Nuo. "Don't you usually wear clothes? Is it fine for you to walk around, exposing your breasts for everyone to see?"

Promising's face turned red instantly. "What... no, I, I was just sleeping, that's why I'm not wearing..."

"Do you show it to anyone who comes in?"

Xu Nuo originally wanted to say, "Who else would come in besides you?" But seeing Zhan Chen's angry expression, he quickly shut his mouth. He rubbed his forehead and took a deep breath, "Alright, my bad. General, please wait a moment, I'll put on some clothes and wash my face. I'll be back soon."

Zhan Chen let out a soft "hmm" and looked around. His gaze fixed on a chair that looked rather strange. He furrowed his brow and walked towards it.

Xu Nuo hurriedly grabbed a piece of clothing and hid in the restroom, letting out a long exhale, while rubbing his still flushed cheeks.

Why did you suddenly come back? And to say something like "little milk head"... it's simply shameless!

He hurriedly put on his clothes and began brushing his teeth.

After tidying himself up as promised, he walked out of the bathroom and saw Zhan Chen slouched on the recliner, already fast asleep.

He pursed his lips, sighed as he looked at the bruise under Zhan Chen's eyes, and quietly left the room.

The sky had just begun to brighten, Bai Hui was still asleep, and Zhan Yue was also asleep. The entire house was quiet and still.

The morning air was exceptionally fresh, with cute dewdrops hanging on the leaves, making everything look fresh and adorable. This sight lifted Xu Nuo's mood, prompting him to spontaneously practice a set of Tai Chi.

Although Tai Chi is not an intense physical exercise, doing this set also made him sweat profusely. However, it also completely cleared his mind, allowing him to sit down and seriously think about how to handle his relationship with Zhan Chen.

Recalling Zhan Chen's stern face, Xunuo felt her head ache again.

Sometimes, he would also wonder, does Zhan Chen feel sad treating me like this?

Sad, but also a bit numb —— the unfortunate marriage of his parents had worn down his character with endless arguments and cries, leaving him without moments of great sadness nor particularly happy days.

Tsk, living like a monk.

But now that the marriage is done... I've never thought about divorcing. I still have to go on with my life. It's fortunate that Zhan Chen is rarely home. If every day were like today, I wouldn't be able to handle it.

As for seeking comfort from another alpha, the protagonist, who adheres to traditional values, never considered it and deeply despises such behavior.

What should we do then?

What more can be done? Take it slow and steady, work hard on your own, do what you can, and if it works out... great. But if it doesn't... well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

After some self-questioning and self-answering, their conviction solidified. With this promise, they felt a huge weight lifted off their heart, and a glimmer of hope emerged - if, in the future, Zhan Chen could treat them a little better, it would be enough.

"What are you doing here?"

The sudden sound startled Xunuo. He turned around, his relaxed muscles instantly tensed up again: "General."

Zhanhen looked at his slightly reddened cheeks due to exercise and repeated, "What are you doing?"

"I was doing my morning exercise, how would the general know that I am here?"

Warlord Chen sneered, "I could smell the omega scent from several dozen meters away. You really are..." His tongue twisted in his mouth, but he ultimately didn't say the word "provocative".

"Perhaps it's because I've sweated a bit... What does the Supreme General want to see me for?"

Zhan Chen didn't answer him, but instead furrowed his brow and said, "Did you arrange my room?"

Xu Nuo corrected reluctantly, "General, that room is mine now... um, okay, I did it. If you don't like it, I'll find someone to bring it back."

"No need, I'm looking for you because..."

Recalling the main matter, Zhan Chen inexplicably felt a sudden reluctance to disclose it.

He looked at the omega in front of him, who was looking up at him with a hint of anticipation in his eyes, reminiscent of the way his childhood pet, a husky, used to look at him.

If that thing were to be spoken of, this little omega would probably burst into tears right away. Thinking about it this way, he unexpectedly feels a strange sense of pleasure in his heart, as if he had successfully gotten away with doing something naughty when he was a child.

"Follow me to the study," he said.

"Mm." Xu Nuo nodded, following behind Zhan Chen.

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"You're going to the south?" Xu Nuo's eyes widened in surprise, "So soon? Are you going to fight?"

The way he looks made Zhan Chen feel a confusing and inexplicable emotion - it was like guilt and self-blame. This made him feel extremely irritated, and his words were even more impolite: "Yes, I am going to fight. What's the matter?"

Taking a deep breath, Xu Nuo forced herself to calm down: "Nothing serious. National affairs come first. Please take care of your safety, I will be at home..."

"You," Zhan Chen interrupted him, taking out a piece of paper from his pocket. "This is for you. This battle could last for who knows how long. You can leave at any time."

Xu Nuo stared at him blankly, reaching out to take the thin piece of paper. Unfolding it, her eyes landed on the five prominent characters: "Divorce Agreement."

Zhan Chen turned his head to the side, seemingly indifferent, but his eyes secretly glanced at Xu Nuo's reaction.

Tsk, she didn't cry... he thought with a hint of regret.

Xunuo's hands trembled slightly as every word in front of her seemed to mock her, mocking how laughable her determination was when she made it that very morning.

After a long time, as if it had been a century, Xu Nuo finally spoke, her voice calm as if it didn't belong to her: "I understand."

Zhan Chen looked at him and paused, "Gone?"

"Mhm," Xu Nuo lowered his gaze and carefully folded the agreement, tucking it into his pocket. He repeated, "I understand."

His submissive appearance made Zhan Chen feel like his fist was striking a pile of cotton, which felt very uncomfortable.

He began to feel uncomfortable and couldn't say anything nice: "Well, then you figure it out on your own. I'm going to see my mother, you do whatever you want."

"Okay." Xu Nuo nodded in agreement, with a face that showed no difference from usual. However, in the instant when they turned around, their eyes turned red.

This is the third day of our marriage... Zhan Chen, what do you take me for?

The royal family arranged the marriage, but it ended in divorce within a week... How do you expect others to perceive me?

How... how do you expect me to continue living the rest of my life...

The three questions kept swirling in Xunuo's mind. She didn't know how she managed to walk back to her room, but her palms throbbed from the pain caused by the pressure of her fingertips.

Zhan Chen told Bai Hui about his plan to go to the battlefield, but he didn't mention the divorce.

Bai Huixin felt sorry for her son and carefully admonished him about many things before allowing Zhan Chen to leave.

Zhan Chen went to give another beating to Zhan Yue, warning him to behave obediently at home. This infuriated Zhan Yue, who left with a puffed-up face and glaring eyes, finally feeling satisfied.

Before leaving, for some reason, he suddenly wanted to take a glimpse of Xunuo.

But this idea was quickly extinguished in his mind — as soon as the divorce agreement was handed over, if he were to go and look for him now, that omega would definitely think too much, believing that he couldn't bear to part with him.

It's impossible. As an alpha, one must always maintain a fearsome and aloof image.