The CEO’s Unkown Wife
Chapter 173 - 173 173 Compromised_1

Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Compromised_1 Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Compromised_1 Bo Jingyan had already promised her that she could keep the baby, but her recent experiences felt like a nightmare, leaving her with deep psychological scars.

Any little disturbance would make her subconsciously start worrying.

Seeing Xia Qingtian’s frightened expression, Bo Jingyan’s mood darkened.

“Let’s leave here. This place is too remote. I have to go to work every day, and only the bodyguards stay here, no one to take care of you.”

He explained, “Come back to the city with me. Uncle Wang and others would be there to look after you.”

Hearing this, Xia Qingtian was immediately reassured and deeply moved.

Gratefully looking at Bo Jingyan, she thanked him, “Young Master Bo, thank you!”

Then, Xia Qingtian returned to their city villa with Bo Jingyan.

After dropping her off, Bo Jingyan prepared to go back to work.

Xia Qingtian’s previous escape had delayed a lot of his work.

But before he left, it seemed like he remembered something. He warned Xia Qingtian with a stern gaze, “If you dare to escape again, Xia Qingtian, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, I’ll drag you back, break your legs, and lock you up in the villa with a chain.”

Startled, Xia Qingtian assured him, “I’ll stay home and wait for you, I won’t go anywhere.”

She had run away before, afraid Bo Jingyan would find out about her pregnancy.

Now that he knew, there was no need for her to run anymore.

Satisfied with her promise, Bo Jingyan finally left.

As she had quit her job to escape, Xia Qingtian now found herself with nothing to do at home.

Despite Butler Wang’s protests, she kicked out all the kitchen staff and used all her culinary skills to prepare dinner for Bo Jingyan.

Partly to please him, to facilitate her negotiations with him to keep the baby.

On the other hand, she wanted to really thank Bo Jingyan, grateful for him sparing her and the baby in her belly.

Xia Qingtian bustled around all afternoon, finally getting dinner ready.

But Bo Jingyan hadn’t returned home yet, so she wanted to call and ask when he would be back.

That’s when she realized her phone was still charging upstairs because she’d forgotten to bring it down.

Xia Qingtian immediately went upstairs to get it, but when she did, she found her room door open.

She peeked in suspiciously, only to meet Bo Jingyan’s cold gaze.

She was startled, before she could react…

Bo Jingyan stepped towards her, snatching her into his arms with such force that it seemed as though he wanted to merge her into his own bones.

“Xia Qingtian, where did you go?” His voice was rough, as if he was suppressing a great amount of something.

Xia Qingtian could almost feel herself being crushed by his hold.

She responded, somewhat dumbly, “I didn’t go anywhere, I was just making you dinner in the kitchen.”

Upon hearing this, Bo Jingyan realized she indeed smelled a bit smoky.

He had rushed upstairs to find Xia Qingtian as soon as he got home. Upon opening the door to an empty room, his first reaction was that she had run away again.

As disturbing thoughts festered in his mind, Xia Qingtian appeared again.

Fortunately, she hadn’t run away.

He held Xia Qingtian in his arms like that, not letting go for a long time.

Although Bo Jingyan didn’t say anything, Xia Qingtian felt his deep love for her from the hug, and a warm sweetness filled her heart.

She didn’t mind being held like this, but remembering the dinner she carefully cooked in the kitchen, she had to remind him, “Young Master Bo, we should have dinner now.”

Realizing his lapse, Bo Jingyan finally let go of the woman in his arms, “Come to the company with me tomorrow.”

He didn’t want to worry about whether Xia Qingtian had run away while he was at work, or to return to the villa and be unable to find her.

If he tied her to his side and watched over her all the time, he wouldn’t have to fear her slipping away again.

What if he couldn’t find her next time she escaped?

“Alright,” Xia Qingtian agreed.

She was bored staying in the villa anyway, perhaps going to Bo Group could give her something to do.

The next day,

Xia Qingtian went to the company with Bo Jingyan.

Bo Jingyan had to entertain clients over lunch.

Xia Qingtian acted as his secretary and accompanied him.

The client had ordered steamed crab, a restaurant specialty, and its aroma was mouthwatering.

As soon as the crab was served, she couldn’t wait to try it out.

Bo Jingyan, who was in conversation with the client, reached out and held her hand, giving her a stern look.

Xia Qingtian felt nervous.

She wondered if she had done something wrong.

Just as she was about to ask, then…

Bo Jingyan sternly questioned her, “Don’t you know your own condition? Dare to eat such cold food as crab.”

Xia Qingtian was stunned, then quickly understood.

She was pregnant now, and indeed shouldn’t eat crab. She had forgotten about this, but Bo Jingyan remembered.

Her heart melted at that moment.

She knew Bo Jingyan loved her.

But it wasn’t until this moment that she realized Bo Jingyan loved her even more than she imagined.

Overwhelmed with tenderness, Xia Qingtian gave a sweet smile, “I’ll peel it for you.”

Once Bo Jingyan was certain she understood her situation, he stopped paying her any mind and continued to discuss work with the client.

His work capability was indeed high. During the meal, he secured another project worth billions.

After work in the evening,

Instead of taking her home, Bo Jingyan took Xia Qingtian to a shopping mall.

They walked into a women’s clothing store together.

Bo Jingyan told her, “Go buy some clothes.”

Xia Qingtian hesitated and immediately refused, “No need, you gave me many dresses for my birthday. Some of them still have the tags on.”

“When I bought those clothes, I didn’t know you were pregnant. So, they’re not made of pure cotton, and some are tight-fitting, which is bad for you and the baby.”

Bo Jingyan disagreed, “I read online that pregnant women should wear looser clothing.”

After hearing that, Xia Qingtian felt warmth in her heart.

She didn’t reject Bo Jingyan’s kindness and care, and picked out a few loose clothes that she could still wear even eight or nine months into her pregnancy.

After selecting clothes, Bo Jingyan took her to purchase flat shoes and natural, skin-friendly makeup and skincare products suited for pregnant women.

Seeing everything Bo Jingyan had done for her,

She could no longer suppress her surging love, and lunged forward to hug Bo Jingyan’s waist.