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Including the time spent in the hospital, I hadn't seen Xiao Minxing for almost half a month, and no one had mentioned him to me.
After Mina returned to work following her vacation, I spent most of my time alone in her house.
The apartment she currently lives in is not very large; it has only two bedrooms and a living room, and overall, the space is quite limited. In Mina's words, if a person lives in a house that is too big, it can feel lonely. It's better to have a smaller place as long as it's safe, creating a warm feeling of a cozy home.
However, after I arrived, and due to my pregnancy, it seemed to have filled up with many things. The kitchen was piled high with food, and with the weather getting cooler, there were also many clothes added, making her place feel even smaller.
Moreover, there was a very practical issue at hand.
I couldn't stay here forever, and my relationship with Xiao Minxing needed to be addressed soon. Otherwise, when it came time to give birth, it would be complicated. As the legitimate father of the child and given our marital relationship, the hospital would definitely prioritize his opinion. As long as I didn't leave Haicheng, I couldn't sever ties with him.
After hesitating for a long time, just when I decided that I could safely talk to Xiao Minxing, Yi Heng came over first.
He returned with Mina and they both were very polite. After quickly scanning the room, he asked me, "Can we step outside to talk?"
Mina glanced at me and declined first: "Mr. Lu, Anan is still weak; the doctor doesn't allow her to go out in the wind. So whatever you need to discuss can be said here. Besides, I assume you're here on behalf of Xiao Minxing?"
Yi Heng frowned at me.
I had the same thought; since Mina had already spoken up, I followed along: "Just say what you need to."
He nodded and carefully chose his words: "Xiao Minxing isn't doing well right now; it's understandable that he's a bit agitated. It's not bad for you two to be apart for a while, but you should know better than anyone how he feels about you."
I didn't respond to him and held a large cup while sipping the hot water Mina had poured for me.
Yi Heng paused for a few seconds before continuing: "I know I shouldn't ask this, but... this situation is unusual for you and for Xiao Minxing regarding this child..."
This time, I didn't wait for him to finish speaking and said first, "It's not his."
Lu Yi Heng froze there, his expression instantly darkening, and even Mina stood at the kitchen door, not moving for a long time.
I took a breath, suppressing all the emotions in my mind, and tried to calmly look at Lu Yi Heng and said, "So you know why I'm so afraid of him. He definitely won't keep this child, and there is no happiness in my marriage with him. It's not a recent decision for me to want a divorce; it's just that he doesn't agree. Now that I have a child with someone else, I can't be entangled with him anymore."
Lu Yi Heng had already stood up from his chair, his face pale as he asked me, "Have you considered his feelings?"
I gritted my teeth and shook my head. "I can't afford to think about him; he doesn't need me to think about him. The most important thing is that there are more people worth my consideration now."
"Then why did you marry him in the first place?"
I smiled bitterly at Xiao Minxing, this loyal friend of mine. "For money. And if it weren't for the time spent with him, I wouldn't have packaged myself like a wealthy wife to look for someone better next."
He stood still, looking down at me for a long time. When he spoke again, his tone was somewhat calmer, but his words were still decisive: "I may not believe this is your true feeling, but I will tell Xiao Minxing the truth. Moreover, I hope you two can have a chance to talk face-to-face. Even if it's a divorce, it shouldn't always be others relaying messages."
I nodded with difficulty and looked up at him saying, "If it can guarantee the safety of me and my child, then let's talk. I just want to end this relationship with him as soon as possible."
After Lu Yi Heng left, Mina came over and asked, "What happened?"
I smiled at her.
But she said seriously, "Stop smiling; it looks worse than crying. What exactly is going on? I know you're not that kind of person. Where did this child come from? Even if you don't want to be with him anymore, you don't have to tarnish your child's name."
At the moment I stopped smiling, I really wanted to cry. But after my eyes had been hot for a long time, not a single tear fell; perhaps it's what people often say—tears have dried up.
"If I don't do this, will he leave? You know about the previous matters; this is about the most secure method I could think of."
Mina was almost frantic, grabbing me and asking, "Qiu Yuhan, are you out of your mind? How could you come up with such a terrible plan? Since you know what kind of person Xiao Minxing is, do you realize how serious it is to put a green hat on a man? Don't even mention his last name; even an ordinary man might resort to violence."
"Killing is illegal," I retorted.
However, Mina dismissed my argument. "Is it? Domestic violence is also illegal, yet he still does it. What can you do about him? And do you even know how the last child disappeared? Do you really think he'll let you off this time? Even if it's his own child, he wouldn't care; making him a father to someone else's child is even more appealing?"
Mina's words were harsh and laced with sarcasm. If we weren't such good friends and if I didn't know her feelings towards Xiao Minxing, I would have stood up and walked away before she finished speaking.
But where could I go if I really left her now?
After thinking for a moment, I replied, "That's why I'm afraid to go back—I'm worried about repeating the same mistakes. I need to clarify this relationship with him before the child is born."
Having vented her anger, she looked at me helplessly and asked, "So what will you do next? Also, when did you get so close to Su Qian? I'm not saying he's bad, but he's too calculating for someone like you who seems a bit reckless."
"He's just someone I'm borrowing for help," I said. I didn't go into detail about that day; in fact, I was also indecisive about my feelings towards Su Qian.
Xiao Minxing likely already misunderstood my relationship with him or might even think this child is his. However, Su Qian and I weren't close enough to blur the lines between us. Besides, I didn't know him well enough; this was a scandalous situation, and I couldn't just drag him into it for no reason.
Not to mention whether he cared or not—if this matter got out, just dealing with his family and the rumors outside would be enough to drown someone. He shouldn't have to suffer because of me.
But now, was it too late to regret?
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