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 — “

of Zong family. It’s also mine. I take it upon myself to take good care of you.” Wen Xian reassured Cheng Yuxiu. She understood the latter’s feeling

hand, she explained, “Our marriage was intended to promote the best interests of both the Wen family

bustling commercial activities. Zong family was good

Zongs were well aware that they needed the support of local officials to expand their business. They believed the marriage would be

secure the best interests

their marriage was not founded on mutual affection;

bulging yet.

a child is born out of this marriage. This will be good for the child. After all, he is the grandson of Wen family and the Zhong family…” Cheng Yuxiu was

am sorry, I…” Cheng Yuxiu

awful. “Believe me, I will make sure you will become his lawful wife. But the

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

was not your fault. I did it willingly. It is fated. Actually, this child will benefit from being a grandson of the Wen family. It will be better than staying with me…” this was

not know how to console her. Instead, she hugged her and

over the tyranny of fate; the other over

they

will come over tonight. I’ve got to go now.” But Cheng Yuxiu gripped Wenxian’s hand

Yuxiu was afraid to

Yuxiu’s hand to reassure her. “He is a nice man. If I have not already met my lover, I may

rest.

Yuxiu nodded. She felt very drowsy, probably due to her pregnancy. After Wenxian left, she lied down and

talking woke her. She could hear

pointed at

failed to identify the fetus. He wondered how it could

her early pregnancy. It will be possible to clearly see two months later. Given her conditions, she will require extra attention. You must keep her company often. After all, you are the father of the

Zong Qifeng nodded.

she seems to have recovered alright. She may go back in two days to rest at home. Your sister is a really nice person. I can see she really takes good care of your wife. Nowadays, it is so hard to find such a

Qifeng’s sister. This was to avoid people gossiping about their

stunned at first but he laughed halfheartedly. upon hearing that. Then

the bed of the pregnant woman. He sat there quietly, looking at her up close for the

as Wenxian had described it; she was very beautiful. He had

could sense someone looking at her so she purposely turned

and Zong Qifeng hadn’t left. Cheng Yuxiu had withheld the urge to answer nature’s calls for more

looked at his watch and frowned. Wow, she has slept through

“Mmm…”