novelraw Chapter 280 - 258: Honey, Do You Like Kids?
Chapter 280 - 258: Honey, Do You Like Kids?
Because of Gu Moming’s words, Xiaoxiao’s rarely calm heart became anxious again.Does he mean to take the child away?
He can accept the child, but he doesn’t want to accept her...
By then, would she be left with nothing?
No, she can’t just sit and wait for her doom. She can’t let him take the child. She has nothing else; the child is her only one.
Her future might only hold this one child, but he is different. He can always find another woman and build a new family. By then, even if the child is given to him, it certainly won’t be cherished.
She still feels more at ease having the child by her side. Although she can’t give it a complete family, she can give all the love she can, rather than have it stay someplace she can’t touch, watching with apprehension as it grows up.
Gu Moming hates her so much; how could he love her child in the future? Just seeing the child would remind him of her, the mother. Perhaps in the future, he might even take out his anger on the child...
The thought alone was terrifying. She had to keep the child and stay by its side no matter what...
Recalling his words just now, she couldn’t help but feel scared. She hurriedly picked up her phone and called Shen Yanchen. Right now, he and his wife were the only people she could think of.
Shen Yanchen saw that it was Xiaoxiao calling and anxiously answered, worried that something might have happened to her or the child. On the other side, Xiaoxiao’s urgent voice came through: "Brother... I want to transfer hospitals."
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Not long after, Shen Yanchen and Gu Qimiao arrived at the hospital. Gu Qimiao asked worriedly, "Xiaoxiao, why do you suddenly want to transfer hospitals?"
Xiaoxiao’s expression was somewhat fearful as she said, "Gigi, I’m afraid the child will be taken away..."
Both Shen Yanchen and Gu Qimiao furrowed their brows. Xiaoxiao continued, "Moming just came to see me. He said the child must stay with the Gu family after being born. But I don’t want that; I want to raise the child myself!"
Upon hearing Xiaoxiao’s words, Shen Yanchen’s face looked even grimmer. He hated that Gu Moming. Xiaoxiao was already in a delicate state, needing to protect her pregnancy. How could he come and talk about taking the child away?
"Don’t worry, I won’t let that happen," Shen Yanchen promised solemnly.
Gu Qimiao didn’t say anything. After all, she didn’t want to hurt either side. In her heart, she hoped for a happy ending for everyone. The best solution would be to persuade Gu Moming to marry Xiaoxiao, form a family, and live together peacefully. However, given the current situation, that seemed difficult.
"Brother, send me abroad. When the child is born safely and grows a bit older, I’ll come back." By then, the child would have formed a bond with her, and Gu Moming wouldn’t be able to take it away, right?
Moreover, by then, perhaps he would have already formed a family with another woman and wouldn’t want her coming back with the child to disrupt his life.
Gu Qimiao opened her mouth to say something, wanting to persuade Xiaoxiao to fight to be with Gu Moming. But remembering the hurt he had already caused her, perhaps leaving was the best choice.
Sometimes it’s not that there’s no love; it’s just that leaving is the best outcome.
Like her situation with Shen Yanchen now, her imperfections might mean she can no longer selfishly have him. Leaving would be a release for them both.
She didn’t want him troubled by her illness nor wanted him getting into disputes with his family because of her.
Leaving might be sad and difficult, but sometimes such decisions are unavoidable.
Everyone’s life has its own helplessness. The ending might inevitably be regretful, but having gone through it makes it the most precious treasure. She shouldn’t hope for too much.
Thinking back, her wish was simply to see him every day. But now, perhaps she has too much, and fate became envious...
To ensure Xiaoxiao’s peace of mind during her pregnancy, they completed the hospital transfer procedures that afternoon and took her back to Mai City.
The pregnancy couldn’t be hidden from the family for long, so when Shen Yanchen took her to Su Yuecheng’s hospital, Xiaoxiao didn’t refuse. It would be safer under her grand uncle’s care than at other hospitals. Besides, her grand uncle was the most authoritative gynecologist; her mother had given birth with his help back then.
News of Xiaoxiao’s situation spread to the family, and everyone came to visit her. Her grandmother scolded her, of course, while Shen’s mother was more understanding. She said, "Mom, don’t blame Xiaoxiao. She feels bad too. Since there’s already a child, let it be born. Haven’t you always wanted a great-grandchild? With so many people in our family, there’s no need to worry that the child won’t be loved."
Her grandmother’s thoughts were more old-fashioned, making it difficult to accept a child with an unknown father. But after all, Xiaoxiao was her cherished granddaughter. Despite holding back, she couldn’t hold it in anymore and asked about the child’s situation. Upon learning there was a risk of miscarriage, she kept reminding Xiaoxiao to rest and even said she’d have nutritious meals delivered to the hospital every day.
Seeing her beloved granddaughter lose weight and get pregnant by an irresponsible man, the grandmother couldn’t help but mutter and curse about him.
Gu Qimiao stayed quiet; if her grandmother learned that the man was her brother, she would probably be scolded too.
After Xiaoxiao was back, things got a bit better once everything was laid out. At least now, someone came to visit her in the hospital and talk to her every day.
Gu Qimiao was always somewhat absent-minded. She had wanted to find an opportunity to tell Shen Yanchen about her infertility but didn’t know how to say it. She also couldn’t muster the courage to talk about divorce. Just thinking about it made her feel terrible. He probably wouldn’t feel good hearing it either, right?
But how should they continue?
That night, Shen’s mother insisted on staying at the hospital with her daughter, so Shen’s father also chose to stay.
The driver took her grandmother home, and Shen Yanchen took Gu Qimiao back to their home.
Sitting in the car, Gu Qimiao looked out at the scenery outside the window. She didn’t know if it was the stuffiness inside the car or her recurring gastrointestinal issues, but she felt nauseous.
She rolled down the window, letting the cold wind rush in. Shen Yanchen glanced at her, seeing her pull her coat tighter. The wind outside messed up her long hair. He slowed the car a bit and asked, "What’s wrong?"
Gu Qimiao simply said, "Car sick."
Shen Yanchen felt it was strange. She usually didn’t get car sick. Was she catching a cold? She indeed seemed off these past few days but hadn’t said anything about feeling unwell.
He pulled into a parking spot by the roadside, handed her a thin blanket from the back seat, and asked, "Do you have a cold?"
Gu Qimiao shook her head. Before she could speak, he reached out to feel her forehead. She glanced at him, slightly moved her head, and said, "It’s nothing, let’s go home."
After ensuring the blanket was draped over her well, he restarted the car.
Looking at his care, Gu Qimiao felt a surge of emotion. Her hands gripped the blanket tightly as she turned to him and asked, "Honey, do you like children?"