Chapter 1997 - Even if I Was Poor, I wouldn’t Steal Your Phone! (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Shen Manting struggled in silence for a long time before she could find her voice back.

“I want to see my baby,” she said bitterly.

Shen Luo’an’s back was facing her. He felt relieved when he heard what she said.

He straightened his back and turned around.

He caught a glimpse of Shen Manting’s reddened face. She appeared to be ashamed.

He felt a complicated mix of emotions, but maintained a serious expression.

Staring at her, he said softly, “That day, I said that if you refused to return, the child would have nothing to do with you in the future.”

“It’s not up to you to decide!” Shen Manting raised her head and clenched her fists. “I gave birth to the baby! I’ll never give him up!”

“But you didn’t come back that day.” Shen Luo’an was facing her with a sly smirk plastered on his face. “I pleaded with you profusely, yet you adamantly refused to return. Now you have the guts to demand for the child?”

Shen Manting frowned and looked up. “You…”

“A man has to keep his word,” Shen Luo’an looked at her, “unlike women who only pay lip service…” He glanced at Shen Manting from head to toe and continued scornfully, “Only empty talk.”

“I never said I’m abandoning the child!” Shen Manting looked furious.

“It’s considered a tacit agreement. The child is now in my hands. I’ve saved our chat records as proof. Even if you bring the case to court, the judge is bound to grant me custody of the child.”

“I deserve to be granted custody of him too!”

“You don’t,” Shen Luo’an replied coldly as he shot a harsh glance at her. “Don’t you feel ashamed for saying this?”

“Shen Luo’an,” Shen Manting lowered her head slightly. Her voice started to break. “I came back not to quarrel with you. All I want now is to see my child. Just one look will do.”

“Just one look, you say? I’ll show you a photo of him.” Shen Luo’an said and took out his phone.

Shen Manting turned to glance at the photo with longing in her eyes.

He even had photos of the child. She didn’t have any.