When Xian Mingyu returned, the bodyguard told him that Bai Xiaoruo had left on her own shortly after he left.

She insisted on going out despite being heavily pregnant, saying that she would blame anyone who touched her for hurting her stomach. The bodyguards had no choice but to let her go, as they couldn't stop her.

A few bad thoughts flashed through his mind: Could that girl be stalking him...?

He immediately called Bai Xiaoruo, but the first two calls went unanswered until the third call was answered.

The connection was established, but she remained silent.

"Where did you go? Didn't I tell you I was at home...?"

[I'm at Shushu's house. I'm fine, don't worry about me. Shushu will come with me to my prenatal checkup in a little while. I'm staying at her place for the next few days, so don't come looking for me.]

"What? What are you doing going to Ji Shushu's place?" Ji Shushu is fine, and Xuan Mingyu isn't worried, but the key point is that her brother is Ji Ziqian! Ji Ziqian's feelings for Bai Xiaoruo have always been so obvious. If she goes there, wouldn't that be giving that guy an opportunity to get closer to her?

She was full of energy before she left home this morning, but now she suddenly says she's going to stay at Ji Shushu's house. If she goes, what will he do?

How could he sleep without Bai Xiaoruo by his side?

"I haven't seen Shushu in a long time. I'm just staying here for a few days. I'll go back on my own when I'm done." Bai Xiaoruo's tone was very calm.

"If you miss her, you can have her come stay at our house. I'm worried about leaving you there alone, so I'll come pick you up..."

[No! Don't come any closer!] Bai Xiaoruo refused Xuan Mingyu without even thinking.

"Why? Don't you want to see me that much?"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Her tone suddenly became a little coquettish, "Honey, that's not what I meant. I just want to stay at Shushu's house for a few days. I'll go back obediently. Please don't come over. Please, just give me some private space. I'll take good care of the baby and myself."

"Alright then, three days, no more than that. I'll come pick you up in three days, is that okay?"

[Yes, thank you, honey.]

"Do you need me to bring you a change of clothes..."

Before Hsien Ming-yu could finish speaking, the call ended.

He stared at the phone that had been hung up on, feeling utterly dejected. Why did he keep feeling that something was off about that girl? Was it just his imagination?

Bai Xiaoruo hurriedly ended the call and threw her phone onto the bed.

I feel incredibly irritable.

I originally wanted to stay here a few more days, and ideally never go back so I could never see him again.

But if she didn't tell him, she was afraid he would search the whole city for her, or even come here to take her away.

The scene I just witnessed through the crack in the hotel room door still seems so vivid in my mind.

So annoying, so incredibly annoying...

Why did things turn out this way?

I remember last night, in the middle of the night he carefully massaged her legs until she fell asleep. I remember every promise he made to her, no matter how big or small, they pinky swore to each other that she would trust him without reservation, and that he would always put himself in her shoes and never misunderstand her again...

But what about now? What does this mean now?

What she saw and heard with her own eyes, how could it be false?

From beginning to end, the only person who truly gave their heart was themselves.

"Knock knock knock—"

"Please come in."

Hearing the knock on the door, Bai Xiaoruo quickly composed herself, supporting her back as she slowly sat up from the bed.

"Xiao Ruo, it's me." Ji Ziqian had already pushed the door open and come in.

He was also holding a glass of warm water.

When he received Bai Xiaoruo's call, he immediately took her home.

She seemed to be in a bad mood and kept crying, so Ji Ziqian didn't dare to ask her what had happened.

Mr. and Mrs. Ji have gone on vacation these past few days and won't be back until next week at the earliest. It's safe for Bai Xiaoruo to stay here; not many people will know.

She shared a room with Ji Shushu, but Ji Shushu had just received a phone call and then went out to play, leaving only Ji Ziqian and Bai Xiaoruo at home.

Before leaving, Ji Shushu patted her older brother on the chest and encouraged him to keep going.

Although Bai Xiaoruo is already married to Xian Mingyu and pregnant with his baby, Ji Shushu still hopes that Bai Xiaoruo can become her sister-in-law.

This thought has never left my mind.

Being married and having kids is no big deal. Bro, you really like Xiaobai, so you'd better put in some effort!

"Brother Ziqian, you're here." Bai Xiaoruo smiled at him.

"Please sit down. Here, have some water."

"Thanks."

Ji Ziqian handed the water glass in his hand to Bai Xiaoruo, and then helped her sit back on the edge of the bed.

He himself sat down on the sofa.

"Xiao Ruo, are you feeling any better now?" Ji Ziqian asked her cautiously.

"I'm fine, Brother Ziqian, you don't need to worry about me too much." Bai Xiaoru took a sip of the warm water in her hand. The warmth flowed into her stomach, making her feel much more comfortable.

"That's good..." Seeing that she was alright, he felt relieved.

"By the way, Xiaoruo, has Xuanmingyu... agreed to let you stay here? How many days can you stay?" Of course, it would be even better if you could stay for a lifetime. It would be better if that man were gone. He can still take good care of her and the baby, and he will treat her and other people's children as his own.

"Three days. I'm so sorry to trouble you and Shushu."

Only three days...that's far too short...

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