Xiao Wanrou's body trembled violently; Gu Qingyan's roar made her feel a suffocating pain.

Looking at Gu Qingyan's angry face, a hint of grievance and confusion flashed in her eyes. She knew she had done something wrong, but she hadn't meant any harm. She had found the pink cartoon pajamas by chance in the closet; she thought they were cute and couldn't resist trying them on. She hadn't expected the pajamas to belong to Xiao Wanqing, much less that Gu Qingyan would be so angry about it.

“Brother Qingyan, I…” Xiao Wanrou wanted to explain, but her lips trembled so badly that she couldn’t speak.

"Shut up!" Gu Qingyan roared, interrupting her. "I don't want to hear any explanations from you! Go change right now!"

Tears welled up in Xiao Wanrou's eyes; she knew she could no longer offer any explanation. She silently turned and went upstairs to her guest room, where she sat on the bed and wept silently.

"Take a glass of hot milk up to her and find her some clothes," Gu Qingyan coldly ordered the nanny, her voice devoid of any warmth.

Hearing the knock, Xiao Wanrou quickly wiped away her tears and tried to make her voice sound calm. "Come in."

The door slowly opened, and the nanny walked in carrying a steaming cup of milk. She glanced at Xiao Wanrou's red and swollen eyes and sighed inwardly.

"Miss Xiao, the young master asked me to bring you a glass of warm milk," the nanny said softly, placing the milk on the bedside table. Then she found her a new set of pajamas.

Xiao Wanrou came out after changing her clothes. Seeing that the nanny was still waiting for her, a hint of expectation flashed in her eyes. "Gu Qingyan, do you really love my sister that much?" she asked, sobbing, her voice full of longing.

The nanny was slightly taken aback; she hadn't expected Xiao Wanrou to ask such a question. She hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Miss Xiao, to be honest, I didn't see it with my own eyes either. I came here to replace the previous nanny, and I haven't seen Miss Xiao since I arrived, but I often hear her name. Our young master's affection for her is profound, unlike that of ordinary people."

Hearing the nanny's words, Xiao Wanrou's tears welled up again. She didn't know why she was so sad; perhaps it was because she envied her sister too much, envying that her sister had such a deep love from Gu Qingyan.

Seeing Xiao Wanrou crying so heartbrokenly, the nanny felt a pang of pity for the girl, who was about the same age as her own daughter. She stepped forward and gently patted Xiao Wanrou's shoulder. "Miss Xiao, it's best if you don't upset the young master about this. Ever since Miss Xiao passed away, the young master has been in a bad mood, and his temper has been volatile as well. When the second young lady came before, she said some bad things about Miss Xiao, and the young master was so angry that he immediately kicked her out. So, it's best if you don't touch Miss Xiao's things."

"I didn't know it was my sister's stuff either." Xiao Wanrou wiped away her tears, her voice trembling. Her eyes were filled with innocence and confusion, like a misunderstood child.

Just then, Gu Qingyan quietly appeared at the door. He had heard Xiao Wanrou's words and walked in with a stern face. His expression was gloomy, and his eyes revealed dissatisfaction and reproach.

"If you don't know, just ask. Who gave you permission to touch things in the room without permission?" he said coldly, his voice devoid of any warmth. His tone filled Xiao Wanrou with fear and unease.

"I'm sorry, Brother Qingyan." Xiao Wanrou looked at Gu Qingyan with a pitiful expression, her eyes red from crying. Her eyes were full of pleading and remorse, making her look heartbreaking.

Gu Qingyan looked at her, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. He knew he had been too harsh on Xiao Wanrou, but he couldn't control his anger. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

"Come to the hospital with me tomorrow." He glanced at her coldly and said directly, leaving no room for discussion.

Upon hearing Gu Qingyan's words, Xiao Wanrou nervously clenched her fingers. "Brother Qingyan, can we not go to the hospital?" she asked hesitantly, her voice trembling and weak, her eyes filled with pleading.

However, Gu Qingyan ignored her. He glanced at her coldly, his eyes filled with indifference. "What? You want to keep this child to fight for the family fortune?" he said sarcastically, giving a mocking laugh.

Xiao Wanrou pursed her lips; in fact, her purpose was similar.

The key is not to go to the hospital. If you go, you'll immediately find out that she's not pregnant at all.

She absolutely cannot let this be exposed.

"Brother Qingyan, please. Can you at least give me some time? Next week?" Xiao Wanrou said cautiously, her fingers curled. "You know, Sister Wanqing lost her child last time, she..."

Upon hearing Xiao Wanrou's words, Gu Qingyan felt as if his mind had suddenly exploded. Those dead memories resurfaced instantly, as if he had returned to that painful moment. His Wanqing could no longer bear children after losing her baby. At that time, Xiao Wanqing suffered greatly, and her tears and pain lingered in Gu Qingyan's heart, unable to dissipate.

Now, does he really want to inflict such suffering on Xiao Wanrou in front of him? Looking at Xiao Wanrou's pitiful appearance, a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

"Brother Qingyan, can you bear to let both daughters of the Xiao family lose their children?" These words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back, bending Gu Qingyan's straight spine.

A flicker of pain and struggle crossed his eyes, as if he were making a difficult decision. Finally, he sighed deeply and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Alright, I'll go next week."

The next second, Gu Qingyan seemed to have been struck by something, and fled in panic. His figure quickly disappeared into the dark corridor, leaving only silence and Xiao Wanrou's complicated and unfathomable gaze.

Standing at the top of the stairs, Gu Qingyan leaned against the wall, as if trying to find some support. His hands trembled uncontrollably, just like his chaotic emotions. Xiao Wanrou's words kept echoing in his mind; those carefully spoken words were like sharp daggers, piercing deep into his heart.

Xiao Wanrou was like a spotless mirror, allowing him to constantly examine himself and even reflect on the past. His past coldness and indulgence became arrows aimed at him at this moment.

In an instant, his heart was riddled with holes. He felt as if he had been torn to pieces, each piece filled with endless pain and regret. He hated himself for becoming like this, hated himself for causing Xiao Wanqing so much harm.

Inside the room.

Xiao Wanrou breathed a sigh of relief. This time, she finally knew how to stab Gu Qingyan in the heart. She knew very well that as long as she made good use of Gu Qingyan's guilt towards Xiao Wanqing, it would be enough for her to survive in the Gu family.

Thinking about this, she finally understood Bai Xin's words.

The outskirts were desolate and terrifying in the early morning.

Gu Qingyan walked slowly forward with heavy steps.

When he saw Xiao Wanqing's smiling face hidden by the weeds, he could no longer control himself.