After Shen Lin left, Ye Xinning stayed at the Ye family's place.

When Ye Rouxin woke up the next morning, she saw Ye Xinning sitting alone on the sofa reading a book, but she did not see Shen Lin.

"What, did Shen Lin leave last night, or this morning?"

Ye Xinning's gaze remained fixed on the book. "He left last night."

"So you two haven't made up yet?"

Ye Xinning noticed that Ye Rouxin used the word "make up".

She thought for a moment and then asked, "Does Mom think we're having a fight?"

"Otherwise what? Don't say it isn't true. I saw it clearly. When Chen Lin came in last night, you didn't want to say a single word to anyone."

Ye Xinning rubbed her temples. She hadn't wanted to tell Ye Rouxin about what had happened between her and Shen Lin, but now that things had come to this point, there was no way to keep it a secret any longer.

Does Mom know that Jiang An is back?

Ye Rouxin looked at Ye Xinning with a shocked expression, "What did you say? Jiang An is back?"

Ye Xinning nodded, "Yes, it was during that period. Also, Shen Lin secretly got close to Jiang An without my knowledge, and they even showed up together at the He family's party that day without my knowledge."

Ye Xinning slammed her hand on the table in front of the sofa and said angrily, "Why didn't you tell me about this sooner? So what does Shen Lin mean by this? You're pregnant with his child, and he's doing the same thing, meeting with that woman again?"

Ye Xinning sighed and said, "If I had known what he meant, things wouldn't be like this now."

Ye Xinning's tone prompted Ye Rouxin to look at her with a complicated expression. "So what are your thoughts now?"

"I don't know either. Actually, I don't doubt Shen Lin's love for me, but I also know that love alone is not enough in a relationship. It seems that he is hiding a lot of things from me. I don't know what they are, and I really don't like this feeling."

Ye Rouxin lowered her head and remained silent for a while before patting Ye Xinning's shoulder. "Since that's the case, then you can stay here and wait for Shen Lin to give you a reasonable explanation."

"Um."

Ye Xinning thought so too. She simply couldn't bring herself to go back to Ming Mansion and continue living with Shen Lin as if nothing had happened.

...

For the next few days, Ye Xinning didn't go anywhere and stayed at the Ye family home.

The Shen family knew about her falling out with Shen Lin, and Xi Yuan was the first to call her.

Although she didn't ask directly, her words implied why she and Shen Lin had such a big fight this time.

Ye Xinning didn't offer much explanation, only saying that she wanted to return to the Ye family to keep Ye Rouxin company.

Seeing that she was unwilling to say more, Xi Yuan did not ask any further questions, but only tried to persuade her.

“Ningning, although I don’t know why you and Shen Lin argued, you are pregnant now and living with the Ye family. Your mother is busy and doesn’t have much time to take care of you. At this time, it would be best to go back to Ming Mansion.”

Ye Xinning held her phone, looking at the scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window. "Thank you, Aunt Xi. I understand what you mean, and I'm ready."

"It's good that you understand. Actually, it's normal for couples to have little arguments. I can understand. Please don't overthink it. If you're really angry with Chen Lin, just yell at him a few times and hit him a little. Don't overthink it."

You can feel Xi Yuan's sincerity from these words.

"I know."

"Then I won't bother you any longer. You should rest well, take good care of yourself and the baby in your belly, and go back to Ming Mansion as soon as possible."

"good."

After hanging up the phone with Xi Yuan, Ye Xinning stood there alone.

She was still lost in thought when the phone rang.

The person who called was Song Zhengchu.

"Ningning, are you busy?"

"I'm not busy. Why did Dad call at this time?"

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about how you're pregnant, so I bought some things from France and sent them to you. They're food and other things you can't buy there. I sent them directly to your home. Just remember to have someone pick them up."

Ye Xinning didn't want Song Zhengchu to talk about this matter. "Okay, Dad, I understand. Send it over, and I'll have someone pick it up."

"Well, I've been quite busy lately, so I can't come back to China to see you for the time being. Take good care of yourself and Shen Lin."

When Shen Lin was mentioned, Ye Xinning was momentarily stunned, but only for a moment before she returned to normal, not letting Song Zhengchu notice anything amiss.

"Okay, it's alright. Dad, just focus on your own things. Be careful of Qin Yu and the others, and take good care of yourself."

"good."

Song Zhengchu responded, then, as if remembering something, continued to say to Ye Xinning, "By the way, has Ji Jianshen contacted you recently?"

"We saw each other recently, what's wrong, Dad?"

"Nothing much, what did you talk about when you met?"

"They're all minor things."

"Okay, I got it. I'll hang up now."

"Okay, Dad, you're busy."

...

France.

After hanging up the phone, Song Zhengchu stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

He Yu stepped forward from behind and asked cautiously, "What did Miss say?"

“She met Ji Jianshen just a few days ago.”

"Ji Jianshen didn't say anything to Miss, did he?"

"Her tone suggested she knew nothing. If I'm not mistaken, Ji Jianshen really didn't intend to say anything to Ningning from beginning to end."

"Sir, should we inform Miss? Ji Jianshen has been acting erratically lately, and if nothing unexpected happens, he should take action soon," He Yu asked Song Zhengchu for his opinion.

"No need," Song Zhengchu replied after thinking for a moment. "These things are ultimately his business. Whether or not to tell Ningning is his own decision, and we don't need to interfere."

"But, at that time, won't Miss be harmed?"

“Since fate has arranged things this way, whether we get hurt or not is not something we can control. Besides, my daughter is not as delicate as you think. I believe she can do it.”

He Yu listened to Song Zhengchu in everything. Since Song Zhengchu said not to alarm Ye Xinning for the time being, He Yu didn't say anything more.

...

South City.

Ye Xinning stayed home for several days, reading books and listening to music.

Ye Rouxin couldn't stand seeing her so sullen.

"How about I have Xiaoxiao come and accompany you for a walk?"

Ye Xinning sat on the sofa and declined, "No need, I'm going for a prenatal checkup this afternoon. I'll go by myself. Xiaoxiao is busy, so there's no need to bother her."

"You're going for a prenatal checkup?" Ye Rouxin frowned. "Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"Aren't you busy?"

"No matter how busy I am, I have to go with you."

"Need not."

Ye Xinning wanted to refuse, but Ye Rouxin said firmly, "Alright, don't say any more, I'll go with you."