Chapter 193 Companionship
Her injury had almost healed before the call came, but now, perhaps due to psychological factors, the soles of her feet started to ache again.
Su Youling got out of bed in a daze. She had only taken two steps when a sudden, sharp pain shot through her lower abdomen, making her face turn pale. She instinctively covered her stomach.
Baby……
Su Youling's heart clenched immediately. Although the pain was fleeting, she still dared not let her guard down.
Although the hospital in town is nearby, the chances of running into acquaintances are too high. Once her pregnancy is exposed, rumors will surely spread throughout the entire Lingshui Town very quickly.
At that point, not only will she and Su Hong be unable to stay in Lingshui Town, but all the effort Li Tingxi put into keeping it a secret for so long will be in vain.
Su Youling didn't hesitate for long. She left two bodyguards at home to protect Su Hong, and made an excuse to go to town to buy some things, deliberately taking a detour to the city hospital.
Unfortunately, it coincided with the peak period for hospital visits, and the obstetrics and gynecology department was overcrowded.
When it was finally Su Youling's turn for her consultation, the doctor, after understanding the general situation, gave her a series of pregnancy test orders, including blood tests and ultrasound.
Su Youling sat in the waiting area for a long time. Seeing that most of the pregnant women coming and going were accompanied by their husbands, the sadness in her heart welled up again.
With Shen Xiyue, his beloved "white moonlight," by his side, Li Tingxi must be overjoyed. The divorce will probably be resolved soon, and she should be happy.
Su Youling tried to give herself positive self-talk, but to no avail. Not only did her mood not improve at all, but the pain in her lower abdomen returned.
She endured the discomfort and glanced at the screen; there was another patient ahead of her in line.
Su Youling breathed a sigh of relief and wanted to go to the clinic door ahead of time. Just as she stood up, she suddenly heard a voice that was both surprised and delighted coming from behind her.
Time delay? Shouldn't he be in City B right now?
Su Youling frowned instinctively, knowing there was no way to avoid it, so she simply turned around and looked indifferently at Shi Yan, who was already walking quickly toward her.
As Shi Yan approached, the first thing he saw was the registration slip in her hand. His smile instantly turned to worry. "Lingling, what's wrong with you?"
Su Youling was in a bad mood and feeling unwell, so she didn't really want to talk to him.
However, before she could get rid of the person, the nurse called her name at that moment.
Shi Yan subconsciously followed Su Youling inside.
Seeing this, the nurse, out of professional courtesy, reminded her, "You are Ms. Su's husband, right? I'm sorry, family members of pregnant women are not allowed to enter the ultrasound room. You can wait outside for a while."
Shi Yan then realized what was happening, and the next second, due to excessive shock and jealousy, his gaze on Su Youling's lower abdomen became particularly complicated.
Su Youling awkwardly turned away from his gaze and explained to the nurse, "He is not my husband."
The nurse apologized sheepishly and led Su Youling toward the ultrasound room.
Su Youling paused before going in, turned around and told Shi Yan expressionlessly not to worry about her and to go about his own business, without even looking at Shi Yan's reaction.
Unexpectedly, when Su Youling came out after her checkup, she saw that Shi Yan was still standing outside, clearly waiting for her.
Su Youling had a bit of a headache for a moment.
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Shi Yan seemed oblivious to the aloofness on her face, and greeted her with a smile, "I happen to be free. Do you have any projects to do? I'll keep you company."
Seeing that Su Youling was about to refuse, he immediately used the excuse that pregnant women need to be taken care of to shut her up.
Su Youling realized that the next few tests would indeed take a lot of time, and it would be good to have someone help her queue up, so she didn't bother to be polite with him anymore.
Two hours later, after the examination, the results came out. Fortunately, there were no problems with the baby in her womb. The doctor said that abdominal cramps are a normal phenomenon in pregnant women, but also advised Su Youling not to do strenuous exercise and to keep a good mood. Then, the doctor prescribed some medication to prevent miscarriage.
Su Youling and Shi Yan walked silently to the hospital entrance, thanked him, and were about to leave.
Shi Yan called out to her, "Lingling, where do you live? I'll take you home. After all, you're not alone now. I'll worry if anything happens to you."
Su Youling glanced at him, unappreciative. "I can take a taxi and get back by myself. You've already gone to a lot of trouble for me today."
Shi Yan immediately retorted, "How could your affairs be a trouble for me?"
After he finished speaking, his expression became serious, and his gaze toward Su Youling was gentle and affectionate. "Lingling, you should have always understood my feelings for you. I don't care what you've been through in the past."
He paused, his gaze falling on Su Youling's lower abdomen, his smile full of sincerity and understanding, "As long as you are willing to give me this opportunity, I would be happy to take care of you and the baby in your belly."
As Su Youling listened to his seemingly heartfelt words, her brows furrowed so deeply they looked as if they could trap a fly.
She suspected that Shi Yan had some kind of delusional disorder. "Shi Yan, first of all, I have made it clear to you that we are in the past. I have no romantic feelings for you now. Besides, the child in my belly is not without a father. Moreover, Li Tingxi and I are not divorced yet."
Shi Yan was stung by her blunt words, and a hurt look flashed across his face, but he still insisted on persuading her, "Lingling, Li Tingxi doesn't know how to cherish you at all, and your marriage is nothing but a sham."
“Chen Xiyue has already returned to China. As far as I know, Li Tingxi went back to City A with her. The two of them are always going in and out of the Li Mansion. You are still pregnant with Li Tingxi’s child, but he is openly showing affection with another woman. He is not good enough for you at all.”
When Su Youling heard Shen Xiyue and Li Tingxi entering and leaving the Li Mansion together, her hands, hanging by her sides, clenched unconsciously. The medicine box in her hand was squeezed out of shape, and the packaging bag inside made a rustling sound, which was a bit jarring.
Is Li Tingxi in such a hurry to have Shen Xiyue replace her? No, from beginning to end, she was the substitute; he was just putting everything back on track.
Despite the sun shining high in the sky, Su Youling inexplicably felt a chill.
Seeing that her expression wasn't good, Shi Yan knew that she had taken his words to heart. He was secretly pleased and tried his best to persuade her, "Lingling, in my heart you deserve all the best. Rather than letting Li Tingxi humiliate you like this, you should get away from him as soon as possible and sever all ties with him."
Su Youling came to her senses. Although her thoughts coincided with Shi Yan's, one thing is one thing. Leaving Li Tingxi's side did not mean that she had to accept Shi Yan.
Therefore, she firmly rejected Shi Yan, saying, "I will handle things between Li Tingxi and me myself. But why did you suddenly appear in City C?"
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