Chapter 421 Did you and Li Tingxi have a child?

“I didn’t ask about that. His condition is even more complicated than Rebecca’s back then,” Su Youling said solemnly. “Dr. Xia, I think you could spend more time approaching Li Tingxi in a different way, just like you did when you treated Rebecca, without letting him notice.”

Given Li Tingxi's personality, once he senses something is wrong and becomes defensive, it will be extremely difficult to treat him later.

“His body is still slowly recovering and he can’t handle any more stimulation, so I can’t have an open discussion with him about these issues for the time being.”

“I understand.” After learning about Li Tingxi’s situation, Xia Zhiying’s expression became serious. “To overcome such a difficult patient, a long-term battle is necessary. I need to make more preparations. Let’s keep in touch. I will communicate with you again after I have finalized the treatment plan.”

"Thank you." Su Youling trusted her expertise. As long as the psychotherapy was secured, spending more time preparing would be more secure, so she naturally had no objection.

It was getting late, and Su Youling didn't bring Zhou Lang with her this time, worried that Li Tingxi would find out. So, as usual, she called a designated driver and personally took Xia Zhiying home.

On the way, Su Youling noticed that she didn't seem to want to go home, and looked absent-minded... Su Youling couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Xia Zhiying snapped out of her daze, glanced at the man driving, suddenly grabbed her hand, and whispered in her ear, "Miss Su, have you and Li Tingxi had a child?"

"You're pregnant!" That was Su Youling's first reaction.

Xia Zhiying wanted to object, but thinking of Su Youling's experience, she nodded with difficulty and said in a muffled voice, "But I can't accept it."

Thinking of her own struggles back then, Su Youling didn't offer any advice, but simply gave Xia Zhiying a gentle hug, providing her with immense comfort.

The driver glanced discreetly into the rearview mirror—the hug was so sweet.

We finally arrived at the Chu family's residence.

Xia Zhiying got off the bus to thank them, took a deep breath, and walked back.

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“Wait a minute,” Su Youling hesitated for a long time before chasing after them and whispered, “My child…”

The remaining sounds shattered in the wind.

Xia Zhiying blinked in shock. Only after Su Youling had left did she come to her senses and return home like a zombie.

The abortion was scheduled for the next day, and Chu Yuexuan did not return that night.

Xia Zhiying tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep. As soon as she fell asleep, she could hear the baby crying, accusing her of how cruel she was.

Early in the morning, Xia Zhiying appeared outside the operating room with dark circles under her eyes.

The doctor glanced at her and finally confirmed, "Are you really sure? Once you're on the operating table, there's no going back."

"I..." Xia Zhiying opened her mouth, about to nod with difficulty.

The phone suddenly rang.

A phone call from Xia's mother!

Xia Zhiying felt strange. Ever since her adoptive parents sold her to Chu Yuexuan, she rarely returned to the Xia family, preferring to stay out of sight of them.

But Xia's mother often showed concern and care, as if she was trying to make up for it, leaving Xia Zhiying, who had lacked love since childhood, feeling lost and unable to coldly refuse.

For reasons unknown, Xia Zhiying did not sign the surgical consent form but answered the phone first.

"Xiaxia!" Xia's mother seemed a little anxious and asked tentatively, "Have you finished the nutritional supplements that Mom sent you before?"

Xia Zhiying frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

When Xia's mother returned from her trip to China, she personally delivered two boxes of nutritional supplements to their door, saying they were specially brought from abroad.

She brought back local specialties to nourish her body and repeatedly instructed the maid to make them for her every day.

She initially thought that Xia's mother felt guilty about the past and was trying to curry favor with her...

Xia Zhiying lowered her head and stroked her flat stomach, when suddenly her mind went blank. "Mom, tell me honestly—what exactly are those nutritional supplements for?"

Xia's mother stammered.

Xia Zhiying said sternly, "If you don't tell me, don't call me again!"

"No!" Xia's mother hurriedly said, "I saw that you've been married into the Chu family for so many years and there's still no sign of pregnancy, so I specially asked a specialist to prescribe this medicine."

Full of hope, she asked, "Many people say this medicine is effective! Xiaxia, are you pregnant?"

Xia Zhiying's face turned pale, and she barely managed to stand by leaning against the wall.

She was left alone in an orphanage from a young age. When she was six, she was adopted by the Xia family. She thought she would have her own family and no longer be lonely. However, she was only chosen because of her special blood type and became Xia Zhineng's mobile blood bank for nearly 20 years.

For the past twenty-four years, she has always been alone, with no one to rely on.

The occasional pity and affection Xia's mother showed was merely an attempt to maintain the blood bank for her biological daughter, but this warmth was completely destroyed the moment she personally poisoned herself.

Four years after being forced into marriage, Xia's mother never took the initiative to contact her.

So when she saw those nutritional supplements, she was ultimately moved by their twenty-year mother-daughter bond. Although she appeared indifferent and tried to shoo them away, she still ate them all without missing a single meal.

Unexpectedly, even this last bit of warmth was a carefully calculated scheme by the Xia family!

No wonder she suddenly got pregnant!

"What exactly do you want?" Xia Zhiying asked through gritted teeth.

"Xiaxia, don't be angry!" Xia's mother suddenly choked up as she pleaded, "Your father invested..."

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"I failed and owe a huge debt. Loan sharks are swarming me every day, threatening violence. I'm at my wit's end! Mom knows you don't have much influence in the Chu family, but if you get pregnant with Chu Yuexuan's child, he'll definitely help."

Hearing the scheming in Xia's mother's words, Xia Zhiying felt utterly disgusted, and her last bit of patience with the Xia family vanished. "Madam Xia! When you sold me to Chu Yuexuan four years ago, I had already repaid the debt of gratitude I owed you for raising me. From now on, whether the Xia family lives or dies is none of my business!"

After saying that, he hung up the phone and immediately blocked all contact information related to the Xia family.

Looking at the empty corridor, Xia Zhiying felt as if her heart had been hollowed out.

From now on, she is alone again!

At that moment, the doctor came over and reminded her, "Ms. Xia, your surgery time is almost up!"

Xia Zhiying subconsciously touched her flat stomach, as if she could feel the breath of a new life.

This child may be her only family in this life!

Thinking of Su Youling's words—"Now, my three children are the driving force that makes me better and better."

At that moment, Xia Zhiying suddenly became resolute: "I'm sorry, doctor, let's cancel the surgery!"

She wants to give birth to this child and watch him grow up.

If you never experienced the love of family, make it up to her closest relatives!

The doctor was relieved that the new life could be saved and prescribed some medication to help stabilize the pregnancy for Xia Zhiying. "Your health is not good, so you need to be careful with your diet and medication in early pregnancy! Avoid sexual intercourse until the pregnancy is stable."

Xia Zhiying nodded.

Chu Yuexuan has a new love, and I have drawn a line between us. Naturally, we will not sleep together again!

When Xia Zhiying walked out of the hospital carrying her medicine, she felt refreshed, and even the sunshine seemed exceptionally bright and warm.