Jiang Hua lay in the hospital for two whole months. During those two months, she stayed cooped up in her ward all day and felt like she was about to become out of touch with the world, almost like she was going to rot.

She hated hospitals; the smell of disinfectant and the strong odor of medicine filled her nostrils, making her feel almost suffocated.

For the past two months, every time she opened her eyes, all she saw was a vast expanse of white.

That morning, the weather was clear and sunny, and the soft sunlight bathed the earth in a golden glow.

Jiang Hua lay on the bed, gazing thoughtfully at the scenery outside the window.

A colorful butterfly stumbled into Jiang Hua's view by chance. It fluttered and danced, its wings dancing, and quietly entered Jiang Hua's field of vision.

It silently approached Jiang Hua, stopping in front of her and fluttering its graceful wings. Jiang Hua smiled at it, extended her hand, and the butterfly immediately flew to Xiao Ya's hand. The butterfly, like a drifting catkin, landed gently on Xiao Ya's hand like a fairy.

"A colorful butterfly." She looked at it, and couldn't help but be surprised.

These days, staying in the hospital ward, the feeling was like being suffocated by pressure. Every day was devoid of any novelty, and the boring life made Jiang Hua begin to yearn for the outside world. Although it was only a short two months, it felt like an eternity.

Breathing in the fresh air, I feel an unprecedented sense of comfort in the ward. It's like finally seeing the dawn after sleeping through tens of thousands of years of darkness.

Suddenly, the butterfly flew away, soaring into the vast blue sky outside, as clear as jade.

Jiang Hua watched Cai Die's departing figure and called out in a panic, "Xiao Die, wait for me."

She threw back the covers and followed the butterfly downstairs alone. The butterfly flew away and disappeared.

At that moment, Xiaoya felt that the sunlight she saw downstairs was brighter than the sunlight she saw inside. Looking up at the blue sky, she shielded her eyes from the dazzling light with her hand, seeking a long-lost sense of comfort through the gaps between her fingers.

She thoroughly enjoyed this rare moment of leisure, stroking every blade of grass and tree in the flowerbeds at the entrance of the hospital building, and looking at every brick and tile of the outside world.

Before anyone knew it, the colorful butterfly had returned silently. It landed quietly on a beautiful little flower, gently kissing its cheek. Jiang Hua stared blankly at the butterfly, mesmerized, as if everything around her had vanished.

"Little Butterfly, I also long to be like you, flying freely without restraint, without any restrictions, doing whatever I want. Right now, I'm like a caged bird, unable to spread my wings, only able to look up at the blue sky from inside the cage. It seems that the world outside the cage has nothing to do with me anymore." She said to the butterfly out of sheer boredom.

Just as Jiang Hua was lost in thought, Xu Xiaoxiao walked over and saw Jiang Hua staring blankly into space.

Xu Xiaoxiao followed her gaze and saw the colorful butterfly and the flower. She gave a disdainful smile, as if mocking Jiang Hua's foolishness.

"Hmph! Has this woman gone mad from being hospitalized? She's so dull-witted, really. How could Gu Yiming be with a woman like her? She's not even worth a finger of mine." She clicked her high heels.

The butterfly haughtily approached, pretending to be oblivious as it admired the flower, but then plucked it and threw it on the ground. Startled, the butterfly flapped its wings and flew away, farther and farther away.

Jiang Hua's thoughts were pulled back, and she finally came to her senses.

She watched the butterfly's departing figure, lost in thought, and murmured to herself, "Go! That's your world. No matter how beautiful the flowers are, it's not your final destination."

After Xiaoya finished speaking, she smiled slightly, then slowly raised her head to look at Xu Xiaoxiao. She didn't say a word, just stood there blankly, as if her feet were rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.

Xu Xiaoxiao stared at her in return, the air thick with the smell of cooking.

The two were not very close at this moment, but they looked at each other as if they were right next to each other.

Xiaoya didn't want to say anything to her. After all, there was nothing to say between them; two women make a drama.

Inadvertently, Xiaoya glanced at Xu Xiaoxiao's bracelet and couldn't help but think of the bracelet's origin, frowning slightly.

Although she already knew that the bracelet was not something Li Nanjue intended to give to Xu Xiaoxiao, the thought of Xu Xiaoxiao saying that it was a gift from her sweetheart always made Jiang Hua's heart skip a beat, and it always made her feel uncomfortable.

My beloved, huh. When did I become unimportant to Li Nanjue? Jiang Hua gave a self-deprecating laugh. Had she already been relegated to the role of a backup option?

Xu Xiaoxiao arrogantly walked up to Jiang Hua and deliberately bumped into her shoulder. Jiang Hua took a few steps back and almost lost her balance.

She raised her head again and glared at Xu Xiaoxiao.

The despicable Xu Xiaoxiao completely ignored her, as if nothing had happened: "Xiaoya, long time no see." She took a few steps forward, her tone full of disdain.

Jiang Hua

"Hmm! Long time no see. Are you sick?" Jiang Hua asked through gritted teeth, barely suppressing her anger.

But they still have to put on an act of being tolerant, magnanimous, and forgiving.

At this moment, Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Xiaoya's slightly protruding belly and her face turned green with anger.

It's true what they say, a mother's status rises with her son's. Jiang Hua, don't even think about surpassing me, and don't even think about taking Li Nanjue away from me.

She stared fiercely at Xiaoya's belly, wishing she could suffocate the unborn little one inside her right away.

"I'm not sick! I'm just feeling unwell and came to get checked out." His eyes were so sharp, like a vicious wolf eyeing a lamb.

Jiang Hua took a few steps back and subconsciously covered her stomach with her hand.

Xu Xiaoxiao, with her sharp eyes, noticed Xiaoya's reaction and chuckled softly, raising her chin: "Xiaoya! You have to take good care of the baby in your belly! You're sick and still running around everywhere. What if something goes wrong and the baby is lost? Will Li Nanjue still want you..." She stopped abruptly, as if she had suddenly realized something.

"Heh, look at my mouth, I was just talking nonsense, don't take it to heart." Xu Xiaoxiao waved her hand.

Actually, she was just jealous and deliberately said those things to annoy Xiaoya.

Jiang Hua, you are nothing more than a plaything in Li Nanjue's hands now. He only thinks of you when he's bored and plays with you casually.

You only have one child, that's why he treats you well. I'm different, he loves me.

He'll abandon you the moment you lose your child. I am Nan Jue's true love, and you? You don't deserve me at all.

As Xu Xiaoxiao pondered, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, a smile that was unsettling to those who saw it.