Chapter 896

Li Jingyu instinctively wanted to explain when he saw Fu Wenxi, but she didn't even glance at him. Her face darkened as she glared at Bai Heming. "So this is what you meant by 'temporarily staying at your sister's place'?" Bai Yu froze for a second before quickly clutching Li Jingyu's arm. She couldn't afford to blow her cover now—Bai Heming would kill her if he found out. "What are you doing here, Bai Heming?" Li Jingyu frowned but didn’t shake Bai Yu off. Fu Wenxi remained as aloof as ever, though her expression was visibly strained. A fresh injury marked her right leg. "Bai Yu mentioned she was staying here temporarily," Bai Heming said with a deliberate smile. "I figured since Wenxi is pregnant and needs care, it wouldn’t hurt to have her stay the night. She’ll move back home tomorrow once the place is ready." His words were calculated. He wanted to sever any lingering ties between Fu Wenxi and Li Jingyu, to ensure she remained firmly under his control. This was his chance—to domin