The more he thought about it, the more he was convinced of the possibility. His father had urgently insisted they return to the country and claimed to have important business, yet mysteriously wouldn't tell them what the matter was. It was clear that it must be something of great importance, otherwise his father wouldn't be so circumspect.
His daughter-in-law being pregnant was indeed a serious matter, which could explain his father's behavior.
A woman who had just become pregnant needed plenty of rest. This handily explains why his father didn't collect them this time.
Just as she was elated, believing she'd figured out the truth,
Zhou Rao, seated nearby, choked on his own saliva due to his wife's words and started to cough.
His wife's imagination was becoming more and more whimsical.
He hadn't yet managed to interrupt her, when he was cut off yet again.
"Why are you coughing at such a critical moment?" Qiao Ling scowled at her husband in disgust.
