Disheartened, I Fled from the CEO with Our Babies
Chapter 153: Fetal Movement~

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Fetal Movement~

Young Master Huo felt restless and went out for a smoke.

Afterward, Sister Li received a call from Bai Meilan. She found a secluded spot and said to Bai Meilan, "Bai Meilan, what immoral thing do you want me to do this time?"

Bai Meilan replied, "Don’t worry. I won’t do anything to her before her child is safely born."

Sister Li retorted angrily, "Then why are you calling me?"

Bai Meilan said, "Nothing much, just a reminder that we are in the same boat now. If we succeed, we all succeed; if we fail, we all fail. Think about your son who’s in debt with loan sharks, and your daughter’s future. If you want everyone to be safe, you must obey me completely from now on."

Sister Li took a deep breath, "What exactly do you want me to do? Speak plainly."

Bai Meilan said, "Huo Shaoyan suspects the child An Ge is carrying is his. He might conduct an amniocentesis DNA paternity test on An Ge soon. I need you to steal a sample of her amniotic fluid for me..."

Sister Li interrupted her, "Why do you need to steal Ms. An Ge’s amniotic fluid sample? What sort of scheme are you involved in this time?"

"Sister Li, don’t ask too many questions that don’t concern you. Otherwise, your son, who’s in debt, might end up in prison, and your daughter, who’s just managed to get into college, will have her future destroyed. Also, you’re involved in An Ge’s mother’s death. Just handle things properly for me, and I won’t treat you poorly."

Ending the call with Bai Meilan left Sister Li feeling uneasy.

In the days leading up to Ms. Wen Ning’s death, Bai Meilan had instructed Sister Li to secretly inject an unknown drug into Ms. Wen Ning. If this matter were to be exposed, her entire family would be doomed.

Meanwhile, Bai Meilan and the others, having connections with someone as powerful as Huo Shaoyan, could probably destroy her entire family with just a few words.

At this point, Sister Li felt she had no way out.

But she couldn’t understand why Bai Meilan wanted to steal An Ge’s amniotic fluid sample.

What could they possibly do with An Ge’s amniotic fluid?

Could it be... that the child An Baoying is carrying is not Young Master Huo’s, and it’s actually An Ge’s child that is his?

Bai Meilan and the others might want to use An Ge’s amniotic fluid to deceive the DNA paternity test that was about to take place.

Sister Li was startled by this absurd idea, feeling a chill down her spine.

If the truth really was so, and she acted as an accomplice, she would truly be lacking in morals.

Feeling unsettled, Sister Li returned to An Ge’s hospital room. Young Master Huo had just finished his cigarette and returned as well.

He exuded a cold demeanor and a menacing aura, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

Sister Li, feeling guilty, dared not meet his gaze. Just then, Young Master Huo called out to her, "You’ve been taking care of her daily needs, right? What does she usually do during the day in her room?"

Sister Li replied, "Ms. An Ge..."

Young Master Huo corrected her, "You should address her as Mrs. Huo."

Sister Li quickly changed her words, saying, "Mrs. Huo... she doesn’t talk much. Besides doing some needlework and writing or drawing, she mostly dazes out. Sometimes, she’ll sit at the bay window on the balcony and zone out for an entire afternoon."

She paused, "Oh, she’s recently gotten into dancing. She dances very well in front of the mirror, as good as a professional dancer."

Huo Shaoyan narrowed his eyes and asked, "What does she write or draw, usually?"

Sister Li said, "She writes all sorts of things. She copies scriptures in calligraphy, poems, essays, and even names. She enjoys writing your name... Her drawings are pretty repetitive, just the back of a young boy, and you can’t tell who it is she’s drawing."

Huo Shaoyan felt a weight settle in his chest. After a brief silence, he said, "I’ll keep watch here. Go back and bring me the things she writes or draws..."

"Um, she burns them all."

Huo Shaoyan’s voice suddenly rose, "She burns them?"

Sister Li hesitated to speak, finally saying, "I guess Mrs. Huo is not satisfied with her writing and drawings. She usually burns them to ashes the same day she’s done with them..."

Huo Shaoyan pursed his lips slightly, "Got it. You can leave. Make some food and bring it over."

"Yes."

An Ge slept until noon before waking up.

Upon waking, she heard Huo Shaoyan talking to a middle-aged woman in a white coat.

"Ah Yan, to be honest, I agree with your mother’s idea. You should end your marriage with this Ms. An Ge as soon as possible and marry An Baoying. You can support her and her children of dubious origin, so why can’t you accept An Baoying?"

Huo Shaoyan’s voice was calm and steady, "Aunt, there are some things I can’t say in front of Mother, for fear she’ll accuse me of being bewitched and make a scene. But you’re the top obstetrician at Jingcheng Hospital. Whether we’re talking about An Baoying’s child or An Ge’s child, I want you to take charge."

The middle-aged woman in the white coat was Jiang Qingyi’s mother; her name was Huo Nuan.

Because of the rumored past affairs between An Ge and Tang Jiuze, as well as recent gossip that they were getting involved again, Huo Nuan had no liking for An Ge at all.

Her voice was cold as she refused, "That’s impossible. I can take responsibility for An Baoying, but I won’t do the same for someone like An Ge. Because of her, Tang Jiuze and Qingyi’s marriage is on the rocks, and you got into a brawl with Tang Jiuze because of her. Even if this demoness dies in the street, I won’t feel an ounce of sympathy..."

Huo Shaoyan interrupted her, "I suspect the child in her womb is mine."

The words Huo Nuan was about to say stuck in her throat. After a moment, she spoke through gritted teeth, "That’s absurd!"

Huo Shaoyan said, "Even you find it absurd. How could I tell such a thing to Mother? I don’t know how to explain it to you properly, but until the DNA paternity results from the amniocentesis for these two women come out, I hope you will treat them both equally."

He paused, "Don’t mention this to Mother for now."

Huo Nuan left in a huff.

Once she was out of sight, Huo Shaoyan turned around and met An Ge’s gaze fixed on him.

An Ge propped herself up and looked at the man who had walked to her bedside, saying, "President Huo, at the very least, we’re still married. May I ask you for a favor?"

Huo Shaoyan leaned down and checked her forehead to see if her fever had subsided, then said, "Let’s hear it. What do you need?"

An Ge pressed her lips together and said, "If the DNA test from the amniocentesis reveals the child isn’t yours, could you... could you spare their lives?"

Huo Shaoyan replied almost without hesitation, "No. The Qin family’s seventy-two members all died at the hands of Scorpion. I won’t let his lineage live in this world. Allowing you to live is already my greatest concession."

An Ge closed her eyes, feeling a deep, dull pain in her heart.

She was silent for a while.

She was fourteen weeks pregnant now, and just a few moments ago, she felt a distinct movement from the baby inside her.

She wouldn’t allow her child to be taken away.

An Ge opened her eyes again, red-rimmed, and looked at Huo Shaoyan, saying, "Huo Shaoyan, if you really do that to me, I’ll show you I can die!"

Huo Shaoyan sneered, "An Xiaoge, you give yourself too much importance. How could your death threaten anyone? Me?"

An Ge’s tears fell instantly, her eyes revealing a thick, unshakeable mixture of grievance and fury.

Huo Shaoyan remained indifferent, his voice still cold as he said, "I don’t even like you. Threatening me with your worthless life is just stupid."