Of course Shen Wei understood Cheng Xi’s advice; it was just that she was unwilling to accept the situation as it stood. She tiredly leaned against Cheng Xi’s body as she grumbled, “You said that you weren’t going to say much, but then you went and said all that.” She closed her eyes. “Alright, I understand. I won’t ruin myself over the two of them.” As she said this, she gently rubbed her belly.

That single action told Cheng Xi that Shen Wei actually still cared very much for her child, regardless of whether or not it had come at an appropriate time. And as long as she had some lingering attachments, it would all be fine as it was essentially insurance against her doing anything too extreme.

Shen Wei really was quite tired, and Cheng Xi’s tone was so gentle and soothing that she unknowingly fell asleep, still leaning against Cheng Xi’s shoulder.

Cheng Xi gently lowered Shen Wei back into the bed and watched her sleep peacefully for a while before getting up and going...