Disheartened, I Fled from the CEO with Our Babies
Chapter 180: Itchy Heart, Hard to Endure

Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Itchy Heart, Hard to Endure

An Ge had come to terms with her situation and no longer wanted any conflicts with him. Now, her sole focus was on protecting her child, so she refrained from speaking coldly to him. In fact, she acted very compliant.

"Alright."

Yet, the obedience she deliberately showed had a sense of detachment. At first, Huo Shaoyan didn’t notice, but gradually, he began to sense it. On the day An Ge was discharged from the hospital, this feeling became even more apparent to him.

He looked at her and said, "Are you still holding a grudge against me?"

An Ge smiled at him and replied, "If you want the truth, then yes, there’s some of that. But to be honest, things have come to this point, and resentment serves no purpose. President Huo now feels guilty about me and wants to compensate in other ways, and I can’t be ungrateful."

Her response, laced with sarcasm, seemed perfectly normal to Huo Shaoyan. Hence, instead of getting angry, he even cracked a rare smile.

He pretended to pull her into his arms, and An Ge instinctively wanted to dodge. But she restrained herself. This man was cunning and observant, and if he detected the slightest hint of her true feelings, everything would be in vain. This was the least she wanted to happen. So she bore her hatred for him and didn’t dodge.

Unaware of her inner thoughts, Huo Shaoyan lifted her chin as he embraced her. He lowered his head and brushed his thin lips against her forehead, saying, "The fact that you said this means you’ve come around. Like I said, as long as you’re obedient, Mrs. Huo can only be you. No one can take that away."

An Ge sneered internally, but didn’t show it on her face. She raised her head and gazed into his eyes, her tone soft and warm, "Really? It sounds like you’re planning to spend a lifetime with me, are you?"

The man regarded her steadily for a few seconds and said, "It’s not impossible."

An Ge chuckled and continued, "Really? But I don’t believe it at all."

Huo Shaoyan, eager to ease the tension between them, adopted a gentle demeanor. He affectionately brushed his nose against her soft cheek, his voice tender as he asked, "What do I need to do to earn your trust?"

An Ge tilted her head up at him, even reaching to entwine her arms around his neck, initiating some intimate gestures. She stood on tiptoe and whispered into his ear, "Why don’t you... go die or something? Maybe then I’d believe."

Huo Shaoyan was about to react angrily to her remark, when her lips softly grazed his throat, and she laughed like a sly enchantress, "President Huo, just kidding, don’t get excited."

Huo Shaoyan, teased by her, felt a flutter in his chest, and when he made a move to kiss her, An Ge swiftly drew back from him. She stood half a meter away, giving him a look that was somewhere between a smile and not, saying, "President Huo, I can tell you’re trying to please me. But just words won’t do, you need to show some real action."

Huo Shaoyan gazed at her deeply and asked, "So, what do I need to do for you to stop talking to me so sarcastically?"

An Ge curved her lips, "I’ve been thinking about the longevity lock I saw at the auction that day. Can President Huo get it back from An Muxin and give it to me?"

An Ge was only speaking casually, but Huo Shaoyan agreed without hesitation, "Sure."

An Ge said, "Then wait until you bring it back before you come to me."

With that, An Ge got into the car that Nan Xiao had come to pick her up in and left. In the car, Nan Xiao gave her a complex look, saying, "Judging from the current situation, Huo Shaoyan is more interested in you than ever. If you’re planning to run away while pregnant, it won’t be easy."

An Ge nodded and said, "I know. But there’s still two to three months before my belly really starts to show, so there’s plenty of time. There’s always a way."

Nan Xiao remained deeply concerned, saying, "Men crave what they can’t have. He’s been after you for a long time, and he’ll try everything to get you in bed. In just a month, your belly will be visibly noticeable. If he sees you naked, your lie will fall apart..."

An Ge replied, "No rush, I already have a plan."

Nan Xiao asked, "What plan?"

An Ge answered, "You’ll know when the time comes."

On the other side, [An Residence].

An Baoying paced back and forth anxiously, making Bai Meilan’s head ache. Finally, Bai Meilan couldn’t take it anymore and scolded her, "An Baoying, why are you always so impatient?"

An Baoying was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes, "How can I stay calm? Young Master Huo forced An Ge to abort; her child is gone, what am I to do? Where do I find another child?"

Bai Meilan said, "Her child is still there."

With this sentence, An Baoying’s eyes widened in an instant. After a moment, she hesitated to believe, "This... how is this possible?"

Bai Meilan replied, "Hm, who knows how that little wretch managed to persuade Mrs. Huo to help her cover it up. If we hadn’t bought and controlled Sister Li, we might never have learned this secret."

An Ge had pretended to be on bedrest at the hospital, taken care of by Sister Li during those days. An Ge trusted her and had no secrets from her. So, Bai Meilan, who knew the truth, remained more composed than the clueless An Baoying. Learning the truth finally put An Baoying at ease.

However, she still had some complaints against Bai Meilan, "Mom, why didn’t you tell me the truth earlier? I’ve been terrified these past few days, dreaming all the time. I dreamed that Young Master Huo was holding a gun to me and riddling me with bullets but wouldn’t let me die quickly..."

Bai Meilan looked at her and said, "I deliberately didn’t tell you. I know you too well. Once you gain an advantage, you tend to get conceited. You’ve recently been favored by Fu Rou and Mrs. Huo, and I was worried that your pride might lead you to provoke An Ge. An Ge is shrewd and calculating, and if she seriously intends to deal with you, you’d suffer. Therefore, from now until An Ge gives birth, you’re not allowed to approach her. I’ve arranged for you to go abroad and lie low for a while. After all, your fake belly can only deceive for so long before it’s exposed, and any issues during prenatal exams would be disastrous."

An Baoying felt like she was going through a trial, overcoming one hurdle after another, each harder than the last. But at this point, she could only follow Bai Meilan’s arrangements. She said, "I’ll follow your plans."

She paused, "Didn’t you suspect before that An Ge is actually Qin Huaisheng’s daughter, Qin Xiaoqi? You wanted me to use that jade pendant to assume Qin Xiaoqi’s identity. Why have you changed your mind now?"

Bai Meilan narrowed her eyes and said, "I would like to, but there are too many flaws in this matter. Unless properly prepared to eliminate any leaks, I’d rather not gamble on this risky move."

She paused, hinting, "You debuted as a child star and were active on screen, yet Qin Huaisheng’s daughter disappeared at ten and doesn’t look like you. This alone makes it difficult to deceive anyone. This matter requires careful planning."

Bai Meilan’s words made An Baoying give up on the idea of assuming Qin Xiaoqi’s identity. She said nothing more, "Alright then, do as you please, as long as we can successfully steal An Ge’s child."

After dinner, An Ge called Xiao Ye. Aside from protecting her child, she hadn’t given up on investigating the mystery of her parentage. Since the company she partnered with Xiao Ye had a detective department, she wanted to discuss her thoughts with Xiao Ye.

It was the end of the year, and Xiao Ye had been extremely busy. He hadn’t shown up even for An Ge’s ’abortion operation.’ It was not that he didn’t want to come, but he had recently taken on a large order and didn’t have the time. When he got An Ge’s call, he was in the middle of entertaining that major client.

"Can we talk later? I’m busy right now."

An Ge said, "Then come by my place after you’re done?"

Xiao Ye readily agreed, "Alright. I’ll bring your share of the past month’s dividends."

After ending the call with An Ge, Xiao Ye turned to the man sitting across from him, saying, "Mr. Fu, I’ve understood your request. Rest assured, our company will do our utmost to investigate thoroughly for you."

The man looked cold but extraordinarily handsome. Due to long-term medication, he exuded a sense of illness. Despite this, his demeanor was one of stability honed over time, making his presence particularly intimidating. He spoke in a calm voice, "I heard that Qin Huaisheng took in a disciple before she died. You are closely associated with that disciple?"

Xiao Ye said, "That’s true. She’s not an outsider, she’s President Huo’s unworthy wife, named An Ge."

Fu Huaijin’s eyes narrowed, "She also has the surname An? I want to meet her; can you arrange it?"