Stealing Your Heart

Wen Xian felt choked for a moment.

“How long has it been?”

Zong Qifeng pulled over the car. He lighted a cigarette and remained silent.

Wen Xian waited with patience. She knew he must be feeling awful. After all, he had known Cheng Yuxiu for a short time only.

“Let her give birth to the child.” Wen Xian suggested calmly.

Zong Qifeng puffed. Of course, he wanted to have his child born. Certainly not as an illegitimate child.

“Tomorrow I will ring up my family to tell them I am pregnant; once the child is born, I will take charge and the child would be legitimate. After that, when we divorce, Wen family and Zong family are still relatives because of the child. He will grow up under the care of both families — “

“Are you really that determined to leave me?” Zong Qifeng laughed rather sarcastically. This was the first time he expressed his dissatisfaction of her.

Wen Xian bit her lips. She admitted her selfishness was the cause of what had happened.

“I am sorry — “

“I don’t want to hear any of that.” Zong Qifeng interrupted her.

Wen Xian gave a wince. She did not know how else to respond.

“Wait till the baby is born; after that I will let go of you. Meanwhile, please stay at the villa to take care of her. I only trust you in this. Since she may risk a miscarriage, the doctor said she needs to rest well,”

“Fine. Don’t worry, I will take care of her.”

Wen Xian did not go back to the villa. She went to the hospital straightaway. After getting the relevant confirmation, she announced the following day that she was pregnant.

Both the Zong family and the Wen family were happy to hear the good news.

And so, Cheng Yuxiu started her days dedicated to nurturing a new life.

Usually, in addition to the maid, Wen Xian also helped take care of Cheng Yuxiu.

“Are you feeling okay?” Wen Xian was concerned that Cheng Yuxiu did not have a good appetite during lunch.

Cheng Yuxiu shook her head. “Nothing, really. But your presence here — “

take good care of you.” Wen Xian reassured Cheng Yuxiu. She understood the latter’s feeling for

a chair to sit beside Cheng Yuxiu. Holding the latter’s hand, she explained, “Our marriage was intended to promote the

never had a hand in business. The city’s prosperity was the result of bustling commercial activities. Zong family was good in

support of local officials to expand their business. They believed

themselves to secure the best interests of their families, even if they did

Yuxiu knew their marriage was not founded on mutual affection; it was

not bulging yet.

become allies if a child is born out of this

sorry, I…” Cheng

knowing well that she was feeling awful. “Believe me, I will make sure you will become his lawful wife. But the status of the child cannot be changed. I am the one to

been for Wen Xian’s help at the last minute, the Cheng family would probably be in ruins and her

of the Wen family. It will be better than staying with me…”

to console her. Instead, she hugged her

fate; the other over

some time, they finally

to go now.” But

Cheng Yuxiu was afraid to be alone with Zong

man. If I have not already met my lover, I may even fall in love

covered her with the blanket. “Take a good rest. Relax.

She felt very drowsy, probably due to her pregnancy. After

woke her. She

The doctor pointed at

fetus. He wondered how it could develop into a

see two months later. Given her conditions, she will require extra attention. You must keep her company often. After all, you are

Zong Qifeng nodded.

two days to rest at home. Your sister is a really nice person. I can see she

Xian had identified herself as Zong Qifeng’s sister. This was to avoid people

stunned at first but he laughed halfheartedly. upon hearing that. Then he sent the doctor off and came back

bed of the pregnant woman. He sat there quietly, looking

was very beautiful. He had never looked at her

someone looking at her so she purposely turned her

the urge to answer nature’s calls for more than an hour already. Oh, my God! When is he

at his watch and frowned. Wow,

“Mmm…”