Adopting A Stray Cat Chapter 556: Pledge of Life and Death1

Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Pledge of Life and Death_1

Zhen Mu didn’t move, suspecting this was just another of his illusions, only this one felt too real.

So real that he didn’t dare, or wasn’t willing, to remove his hand and see with his own eyes whether it was indeed an illusion or reality.

He hoped it was an illusion, yet feared that it genuinely was just that, much like his dreams every night for the past half a month.

In his dreams, she was still by his side, tender and loving, her smile as radiant as a flower, spending every passing mont with him.

However, once awake, he found himself alone, consud by sadness and desolation.

If that’s the case, he thought, it would be good for this illusion, this feeling so real, to linger for a bit longer.

"Zhen Mu, it’s !" A gentle voice once again echoed, this ti close at hand and crystal clear rather than distant and ethereal.

Zhen Mu stiffened, lifted his hand in nervous anticipation to grasp the cold, soft hands before him.

The mont their skin touched, Zhen Mu’s heart jerked, he tightly held onto her hands as if they were about to slip away, then quickly sat up and eagerly opened his eyes.

A familiar face appeared before him. Zhen Mu stared in disbelief.

Zhong Keke flashes a grin, she looked up at Zhen Mu, gently pulled her hand from his rough palm, and lightly pinched his cheek.

"Fool, do you not recognize ?" Her coquettish voice was sweet and playful, just like old tis.

"How could I not recognize you? How could I not recognize you?" Zhen Mu repeated the sa words twice in a murmur, hugging Zhong Keke tightly into his arms, burying his head in her nape, "Keke, you’ve returned. How wonderful."

His wet breath ward her neck and moistened Zhong Keke’s eyes, "Yes, I’ve returned."

They embraced deeply, it seed like nothing could separate them.

Witnessing this whole scene left Qin Sisi heartbroken. She exchanged glances with Ye You, and silently retreated into the bedroom, leaving them alone.

Zhen Mu held Zhong Keke for a few monts, then suddenly separating from her he firmly held her by the shoulders, "Keke, you’re not..."

The shimr in Zhong Keke’s eyes grew, her voice trembling, "Yes, I’m dead. I’m a ghost now. Are you scared?"

Sheng Huan looked at Zhen Mu with a playful tone yet her expression was sorrowful and helpless.

Would Zhen Mu be scared? Would he scream and push her away?

No matter, the living and the dead cannot be together. She had co today to ask him to sever his feelings for her and start anew.

Listening to Zhong Keke, Zhen Mu was in a daze for a mont but, instead of being scared or pushing her away, he embraced Zhong Keke once again. His voice was hoarse, "I don’t care if you are a human or a ghost. Now that you’re back, I won’t let you leave

ever again."

Unable to contain her emotions, Zhong Keke burst into tears within the warmth of Zhen Mu’s arms.

Once the two had cald their emotions, Zhong Keke began telling Zhen Mu of her experiences.

Learning that Zhong Keke had always stayed by his side and never left, Zhen Mu’s heart was filled with sweetness and gratefulness.

Hearing Zhong Keke was harassed by Brother Bao and refused his advances, even preferred to die brought Zhen Mu anger and helplessness.

Knowing that Zhong Keke was saved by a female mage, Zhen Mu was deeply grateful to her.

Finally, Zhong Keke revealed her purpose for coming.

Hearing that Zhong Keke had exchanged her Soul Power for a chance to et him again, Zhen Mu flatly refused, "No."

Zhong Keke hesitated for a mont, "Why not? Don’t you want to be with

in the next life?"

Looking at Zhong Keke’s tear-filled eyes, Zhen Mu hugged her shoulders and spoke in a low voice, "Keke, I don’t want another life. I want this one. The afterlife, it’s too distant, too uncertain. I just want to seize this happiness in front of . Now that you’re back, whether you’re a human or a ghost, I won’t let you leave

again."

Zhong Keke broke down in tears, "Zhen Mu, the living and the dead cannot coexist. If we force this, it could be the death of you."

"I don’t care, as long as I can be with you, I fear nothing."

Zhen Mu obstinately held his ground, then suddenly he kissed Zhong Keke’s lips, not allowing her to say any more refusals.

Qin Sisi sighed quietly in her bedroom. She might be able to ignore what’s happening in front of her, but she couldn’t help but overhear. Besides, she needed to be aware of what’s happening.

Zhen Mu’s deep affection was truly moving, a pity though.

However, Zhen Mu’s stubborn love and unwavering dedication didn’t cause Zhong Keke to lose her senses. Precisely because she cared too much, she couldn’t bear to see her loved one hurt because of her.

Zhong Keke bit Zhen Mu hard.

Zhen Mu winced in pain and released her.

Zhong Keke put out her palm firmly pushing against Zhen Mu’s chest preventing him from coming any closer, her voice slightly unsteady, "No, I can’t be selfish. Also, I’ve already promised the mage that I’d sacrifice my Soul Power to her in exchange for a second chance at love in my next life.

Zhen Mu, promise , forget about , and start living your life again, okay?"

A heavy sense of powerlessness overwheld Zhen Mu as he stared at Zhong Keke. He now fully understood how steep the chasm between life and death truly was.

Even with the promise of a second chance in the next life, he couldn’t bear the imminent separation of death.

"Sorry, Keke, I can’t do it."

His tone was mild when he said these words, causing Zhong Keke to look up at him in bewildernt.

Zhen Mu raised his hand and tenderly stroked Zhong Keke’s white, soft cheek, gently saying, "If we are not fated in this life, then we’ll see each other in the next."

Zhong Keke felt a foreboding sense of dread rising in her heart. Just as she was about to speak, Zhen Mu suddenly pushed her away and quickly darted to the balcony.

"Zhen Mu!" Zhong Keke realized his intention and rushed after him, calling his na anxiously.

Hearing the urgency in Zhong Keke’s voice, Qin Sisi also rushed out of the bedroom.

But it was too late. Zhen Mu had jumped from the opened glass window like a moth drawn to a fla, disappearing forever into the lifeless darkness.

By the ti Qin Sisi and Zhong Keke reached the ground, blood had already started pooling around Zhen Mu’s body. His eyes, losing their sparkle, looked at Zhong Keke, moved his lips slightly but ultimately, nothing ca out.

His eyes slowly closed, and the pendant around his neck lay on the ground, taking the shape of outstretched wings.

I overturned the entire world, just to rectify your upside-down reflection.

Keke, I will be there soon, wait for .