He was deeply emotional, finding it hard to control himself: "Let them be. These two little monkeys always cause trouble at critical moments. Once they’re out, I’ll definitely teach them a lesson..."

"You dare." She hummed softly, protectively holding her belly, but felt his kiss growing more intense and couldn’t help but laugh through her tears: "No, darling... What if I have a premature birth?"

Reluctantly restraining his passion for her, he kissed her forehead fiercely, already glowing with fragrant sweat.

Once the cargo is delivered, he’ll make her look good.

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That night, elsewhere.

From the ECO Hotel to the castle, the RV cabin was silent, with only two people’s breaths remaining.

"What did you talk about with your good friends?"

Si Yuheng’s dark and enchanting voice broke the silence in the car, slowly turning, his face wickedly skewed, leaning closer below her earlobe: "Crying and demanding to take you back to the country?"

"I didn’t say anything." She furrowed her brows and held her breath.

"That’s smart." He lightly patted her head, like dealing with a pet already gradually tamed and obedient.

Actually, he was confident even without asking.

"Si Yuheng." She quietly muttered.

He rarely heard her use such a gentle tone to call his name and felt slightly uncomfortable, raising an eyebrow: "What’s up?"

"Actually, you don’t have to be like this. You have so many women around you, all first-class beauties; you don’t lack me at all. As for the child, since you were able to have Xiaoxiao, there’s certainly hope. You really don’t need to keep me and Xiaoxiao so tightly, so heavily. Why, why do you have to be like this..."

She slowly uttered each word, as if determined to speak her mind.

A vein throbbed on his forehead.

Despite all his efforts to curb her escape, he couldn’t stop her thoughts.

In this woman’s heart, she’s still trying to persuade herself, wanting him to give up on their mother-daughter.

Why so persistent with her?

He wondered too.

As she said, he didn’t lack women.

Now that medicine is very advanced, and he is still young and strong, even if he had been injured affecting fertility, there’s still a chance to have children again. He once asked a doctor, and artificial insemination is enough.

But why is he so persistently fixated on her!

Could he really have some... obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Suddenly, he grabbed her chin, pulled it closer to his face, and stared deep into her eyes: "Why? Because from the first day you were with me, it was destined that you’re mine for this lifetime. Want to leave me? Either I die, or you die."

Simple and straightforward words, completely interrupting her thoughts.

She stared at him, her gaze wavering, her heart trembling, beating fiercely.

Never knowing his determination for her was so strong.

To her, this isn’t a blessing, but a curse.

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After returning from the ECO Hotel, like a bird plunged into the cage again, Liang Anya moved back into the castle.

That night was just a rare pardon he granted her.

A whole day went by, staying in her room.

In the evening, Liang Anya ate a few bites and lost her appetite, pushing the dishes away.

Beth shared some good news to cheer her up: "Miss Liang, didn’t Vivi ask you to clean up the other day? After you and the Hall Master returned from the hotel that night, he went back and scolded her harshly. The servants said she couldn’t even speak at the time, and once the Hall Master left, she cried in fright. Let me tell you, Vivi is Ryan’s daughter, and the Hall Master has never treated her like this before. This really shocked everyone... So, Miss Liang, has your mood improved?"

Liang Anya tugged at the corners of her mouth, not able to smile.

Beth knew she was worried about Xiaoxiao and reassured her: "Miss Liang, Xiaoxiao has been very well-behaved lately, unlike before when she used to cry and fuss all the time, rest assured. She’s probably gotten used to it."

These words, however, couldn’t lift her spirits; in fact, her melancholy deepened.

Gotten used to it?

If it continues like this, her daughter might really slowly get used to another woman being her mother.

Why did she come to A Country?

To hand over her flesh and blood to another woman?

Looking out the window, the horizon bathed in twilight, painting the clouds with golden hues.

These past few days, Si Yuheng hadn’t mentioned letting her go out to see Xiaoyi.

Counting the days, Xiaoyi’s due date is today or tomorrow, isn’t it?

"I don’t want to eat anymore, take it away." She stood up, wanting to go to the terrace and breathe some fresh air before nightfall.

Standing on the terrace, as the night slowly unveiled its gentle outline, stars appeared one after another in the swan-like sky.

She took a deep breath, slowly calming her heart’s chaos.

Suddenly, a strong light emerged from downstairs; it was car headlights.

Her gaze was drawn, hands resting on the railing, looking towards the source of the light.

A black sedan was parked at the entrance of the castle.

The car had an out-of-town license plate, it wasn’t a vehicle from Beiming Hall.

She could vaguely see the driver in the seat with black hair and yellow skin - a Chinese.

A guest had arrived?

Chinese? From the Huo Family?

Her heart stirred, and she called out: "Beth, Beth!"

Beth hurriedly ran onto the terrace: "What is it?"

She pointed to the car downstairs: "Did someone from the Huo Family come? Is that a Huo Family car?"

Beth’s face hesitated for a moment, finally: "It seems... it might have."

Apparently, they’d been here for a while and hadn’t informed her!

She was anxious but didn’t blame Beth; it must be Si Yuheng’s orders, fearing she’d cause trouble again, forbidding her from meeting anyone from the Huo Family.

She pushed past Beth and ran outside the room!

Running along the corridor, she raced downstairs.

...

In the hall, George, who was talking with Si Yuheng, heard the commotion and looked at her in surprise.

Si Yuheng didn’t expect her to find out the Huo Family was here, even daring to come down, furrowing his brows as he looked over.

"George, why are you here? Did Xiaoyi give birth?" She was out of breath.

"Two hours ago, the young mistress went into labor and was taken to the delivery room. The Boss knows the young mistress would surely want you there, so he sent me to pick you up, but the Hall Master just said you weren’t feeling well, and it wasn’t convenient to..." George glanced at Si Yuheng.

Liang Anya glanced at Si Yuheng, knowing he turned down the invitation on her behalf, replied: "Uh...I was feeling a bit unwell before, but now I’m fine, I’ll go with you."

George immediately looked at Si Yuheng: "If that’s the case, please allow Miss Liang to come with us to the hospital. The car is outside, ready."

Si Yuheng’s face was extraordinarily troubled, but since the Huo Family had sent someone to the castle, and this woman had spontaneously come down with this request, he could only suppress his displeasure and said nothing, casting a glance at his close aide. "Accompany Miss Liang to the hospital."