Cynthia had made it clear that she wouldn't be angry with him. She didn't mind...
But Xu Mu minded!
He felt like he was being a bit of a bastard. No, it was the Damn System that was being a bastard, though it wasn't even human.
[Ding! Please show the system some respect, host. Everything the system does is for your own good!]
"For my own good? If you cared about me, you wouldn't have pulled this stunt! You're trying to set up a showdown between my girlfriends!"
"Good thing I was smart enough to handle everything perfectly. Otherwise, that showdown would've happened right in my own home."
At Xu Mu's words, the Damn System sounded in his head again.
[Ding! Please conduct yourself appropriately, host. This system had no such intention!]
Seeing that the Damn System was still denying it, Xu Mu couldn't be bothered to argue.
He turned to Jessie and said:
"Let's go. I'll take you home to meet Cynthia."
Jessie blushed at his words and nodded.
Seeing her blush, Xu Mu was puzzled. They were just going home. What was going through her head? Women really were hard to understand!
I've lived two lifetimes, and I still have so much to learn...
Forget it. No point dwelling on what I can't figure out.
We're at the door anyway.
With that thought, Xu Mu knocked on his front door.
Rapid footsteps sounded from inside.
A moment later, the door opened, revealing a familiar, beautiful face.
It was Cynthia, Xu Mu's lawful wife.
No, wait. What wife? His one and only official fiancée.
Yes, that sounded much better.
She threw herself into his arms, kissed him, and said sweetly:
"Xu Mu, you're back! I've already made dinner."
The sight of Cynthia nearly melted Xu Mu's heart. That was