Caught between laughter and tears, Shao Yunduan insisted, "I promise, absolutely not!"
But Qiao Xuan refused to listen, covering her ears defiantly. "I'm not listening!"
Shao Yunduan attempted to speak, but Qiao Xuan persisted, playfully blocking out his words.
After a brief standoff, Shao Yunduan decided to revisit the topic. "Why didn't you tell me that you're pregnant? If I hadn't sensed something was amiss, how long were you planning to keep it from me?"
Feeling a pang of guilt, Qiao Xuan rolled her eyes and snuggled against his chest. "I found out myself not long ago, because I was on the road—"
"On the road?"
Shao Yunduan found the explanation odd but initially didn't dwell on it. However, upon reflection, he berated himself for being foolish. Although her appearance hadn't changed, her actions and eating habits had become more cautious.
