The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 157 - 157 157 Overcoming Difficulties Together_1

Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Overcoming Difficulties Together_1 Chapter 157: Chapter 157: Overcoming Difficulties Together_1 Xia Qingtian could not have been happier.

It seems that heaven was still on her side.

In a great mood, Xia Qingtian prepared to help Bo Jingyan pack his bags.

But Bo Jingyan told her something.

He was already on his way to the airport.

Xia Qingtian had been in high spirits.

But hearing that Bo Jingyan was leaving so precipitously, a feeling of reluctance sprung from deep within her heart.

They spoke a few more words, then Bo Jingyan arrived at the airport.

Rushing to board, he hung up the phone.

After ending the call, Xia Qingtian dove back into her work.

After work, thinking about Bo Jingyan being on a business trip to B City,

She decided not to go home early.

As it happened.

A colleague was celebrating their housewarming party today and everyone was invited.

Xia Qingtian also joined the event.

When they arrived.

The colleague’s half-year-old baby was crying uncontrollably and couldn’t be soothed.

Everyone had tried to pacify the baby but to no avail.

Xia Qingtian hadn’t planned on joining the commotion, but couldn’t resist when she saw the baby’s pale face turn red from crying.

Somehow,

A wave of gentle emotion washed over her.

Without thinking, she said, “Let me try.”

The baby, cradled in Xia Qingtian’s arms, miraculously stopped crying and began to giggle, revealing his pink, toothless gums.

The baby’s laughter was truly healing.

Everyone in the room couldn’t help but laugh and playfully tease the baby.

“Oh, you little rascal, knowing to prefer pretty girls at such a young age.”

“Indeed, what would happen when he grows up?”

“Qingtian, you’re so popular with the youngsters, why don’t you have a child with Bo too?”

“The way you’re holding that baby… so tender. You’d make an excellent mother.”

Upon hearing these words, the smile on Xia Qingtian’s face froze abruptly.

She didn’t respond.

Everyone’s attention was on the baby, so no one noticed her sudden change of demeanor.

The baby fell asleep in Xia Qingtian’s arms very quickly.

Xia Qingtian promptly handed the baby back to his mother.

Afterwards, she seemed a bit distracted.

…

After dinner, Xia Qingtian returned home.

Her scheduled surgery was early, so to avoid oversleeping, she set several alarms.

But once she was in bed,

She couldn’t fall asleep.

The image of her colleague’s baby, innocent and adorable, occupied her mind.

She was deeply upset.

How could this be?

Earlier, when she thought of the surgery scheduled for tomorrow,

She felt relieved and expectant.

But now, she felt heavy at heart.

It was torturous.

After a long while, sleepiness finally descended.

Xia Qingtian finally drifted off to sleep.

Suddenly…

“Mommy …”

“Mommy …”

She heard a soft and innocent voice calling out to her.

Xia Qingtian slowly opened her eyes.

What she saw was an adorable baby sitting at the edge of the bed, with teary eyes looking at her.

“Mommy, why don’t you want me?”

“Mommy, don’t you love me?”

“I’ll be a good child, I’ll listen to you.”

“Please don’t reject me!”

Immediately, Xia Qingtian felt as if an intangible force was stirring relentlessly in her heart, causing a piercing ache.

She clutched her chest, trying to assuage this intense pain.

“Mommy…”

The sound of the child’s cry resonated still in her ears.

Xia Qingtian yearned to take the baby into her arms and provide comfort.

Yet, before she had a chance to act.

Suddenly…

A harsh ring sounded in her ears.

Xia Qingtian’s eyes snapped open.

Only then did she realize, it was all just a dream.

She should breathe a sigh of relief.

However, her heart felt as it was pressed down by a heavy stone.

She felt so suffocated she could hardly breathe.

She sat on her bed, catching her breath for a while.

Only then did she return to a state of normalcy.

Glancing at the time, she realized it was getting late.

Thus, she didn’t delay further, and headed to the restroom to freshen up.

However, when she saw her reflection, to her surprise, her face was streaked with tears.

Xia Qingtian wiped the tears from her face, forcing herself not to dwell on the dream she had last night.

Nor to ponder on what implications that dream held for her.

Having prepared herself, she headed for the hospital.

She arrived early, and it wasn’t yet her turn for surgery.

So, she waited outside.

As Xia Qingtian sat in the hallway, all she could think about was the dream from the previous night.

And her colleague’s baby.

A small, soft body that carried a strong scent of milk.

Although the smell of milk wasn’t particularly pleasant, it carried a magical power to melt hearts.

Xia Qingtian unconsciously touched her belly.

Once again, she felt a heavy weight in her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.

The determination in her heart to abort her child was slowly wavering.

She had the urge to leave the hospital.

But her rationality stopped her.

She knew clearly.

Having an abortion was the most beneficial decision for her.

Her life was still long.

She could not sacrifice the rest of her life for this child.

Right!

Yes, that’s the way it should be!

Having an abortion is the correct decision.

Just as she managed to prepare herself mentally, the light in the operating room went off.

The nurse called Xia Qingtian’s name.

Xia Qingtian stepped forward immediately.

The nurse asked her routinely, whether she had any family members accompanying her for care.

Xia Qingtian’s expression darkened.

“My boyfriend went out for a smoke. He’ll be back soon,” she lied.

“If you’re certain that you want to terminate your pregnancy, please sign your name here on this surgical consent form!” The nurse handed her a form.

Xia Qingtian took the form with slightly trembling fingers, hesitating to sign her name.

“Once you’ve signed and entered the operating room with us, you can’t change your mind,” the nurse kindly reminded, “Do you want to take a few more days to think it over?”

“No!”

Xia Qingtian shook her head resolutely.

“I won’t change my mind, I don’t need to think anymore. I’ve made up my mind. I want to terminate my pregnancy.”

Saying so, she gripped the pen in her hand with determination, signing her name meticulously on the surgical consent form.

However, when she was writing the last character.

A sudden pain tore through her abdomen.

It was as if the baby inside her belly was trying to prevent her from signing, begging her for help.

Xia Qingtian furrowed her brows.

Her heart seemed to be bleeding.

But she didn’t stop.

Suppressing the pain, she completed the last character on the surgical consent form.

After handing over the surgical consent form to the nurse, she eagerly asked, “So, is it my turn for the surgery now?”

She was afraid that if they delayed any longer, she might lose her state of clear-headedness.

And truly regret her decision.

“Follow me into the surgery room.” Seeing that she had made up her mind, the nurse didn’t try to dissuade her and led her into the surgery room.

The woman who had just finished her surgery was wheeled out with a pale face.