Campus Ace Girl

Chapter 1258: Chapter 1358: I’ll Be Home Late Tonight

She hesitated for a moment and said, "It’s fine, the baby is okay."

Just as Chu Ci was about to say something, Secretary Yin came over, "The meeting will resume in a moment, Mr. Chu."

He gestured to her, and then turned to speak to his wife, "Good to hear. There’s a social event tonight, I’ll be home late, you should go to bed first."

Zhao Mo Ran’s lips curled into a knowing cold smile, but her tone was gentle as she replied, "Okay, I understand."

Hanging up the phone, she smiled faintly.

She knew that recently there was another girl around Chu Ci, a newcomer at the company, very pure, and more importantly, she had seen a photo—she resembled Chu Yan at twenty.

Zhao Mo Ran knew about this because there was a photo of Chu Yan at twenty on Chu Ci’s desk in his study. She understood that Chu Yan would always be his eternal ’white moonlight’. She accepted it calmly because it was Chu Ci’s past, one he couldn’t forget, and it didn’t bother her since she didn’t love him, so she wouldn’t insist. However, as a husband, women constantly appearing by his side, all she could do was remain calm and unaffected without any further feelings.

Zhao Mo Ran returned to the villa, unexpectedly the housekeeper said a package had arrived, and it was from Miss Xiao, who was none other than Chu Yan.

She was a bit surprised, took the package and had it opened, revealing a rather exquisite box.

She took it upstairs to her studio and opened it, finding a very cute handmade doll inside. Just from looking at the craftsmanship, she could tell it was valuable, and upon closer inspection, it was from Italy.

Chu Yan was traveling in Italy. She had also heard that recently Yan Yan and Bai Xun got married abroad.

Zhao Mo Ran looked at it quietly, then smiled gently, touching her belly. She figured this gift was probably for the baby. Her mind wandered to how Yan Yan likely preferred girls. If not for Chu Fu and them, their child might have already been in kindergarten by now—where would that leave Zhao Mo Ran?

She carefully placed the doll in a cabinet slot, arranging the surroundings with a gentle smile. She didn’t place it in the master bedroom as she didn’t want Chu Ci to see it, not out of jealousy, but because she didn’t want anything of Chu Yan’s to influence his mood... and subsequently affect herself.

Sometimes Zhao Mo Ran felt she was a bit indifferent, comfortably enjoying his kindness while being aware of the women outside, yet remaining indifferent. This was likely due to not loving him and having no hope for the marriage.

What he gave, she received, regardless if it was good or bad.

After eating a little at noon and taking a nap, she spent the afternoon in her studio. By the time she finished, it was already seven in the evening. A servant came over to ask if she would wait for Chu Ci to have dinner together, to which she paused before replying indifferently, "No need, Sir has a social event."

The servant froze for a moment, then understood.

The rumors about Chu Ci these days were known throughout Beicheng, but they hadn’t stirred up any trouble at home. The wife, too, pretended not to know, which was good. A pregnant woman should remain peaceful.

The servant went downstairs, and Zhao Mo Ran put down her paintbrush, glanced at the doll again, then went to wash her hands before going downstairs to eat. In the evening, her appetite wasn’t good; she ate only a little...

It was already spring of the following year, nighttime, very quiet, as she lay alone on her pillow listening to the sounds outside.

By the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the child would be born, and by then, she would no longer be alone.

As she slept, the corners of her mouth slightly curled, peacefully.

This was the scene Chu Ci saw when he returned home.

She appeared relaxed, even a little joyful.

So, it didn’t matter to her if he didn’t come home to sleep?

He took off his coat and tossed it on the sofa, then walked to the bedside by the light of a small night lamp. He had drunk a bit but wasn’t drunk. His fingers gently stroked her cheek, and with two soft touches, she awoke.

"Chu Ci." She opened her eyes, looking at him, "You’re back?"

He hummed in response, then leaned in to kiss her lips, his voice husky and seductive in the night.

She didn’t avoid it, although her body was a bit stiff. Even after half a year of marriage, she was still not accustomed to his closeness. Every time, she was always reserved, but he didn’t mind as he enjoyed the process of conquering her.

He kissed her for a while, his palm resting on her lower belly, "Is the baby okay? I heard from Aunt Zhang you didn’t eat much tonight. Why is she being disobedient?"

"It’s not." Her head moved slightly, pulling away from him a bit as she softly said, "It’s just me having a poor appetite."

He naturally said, "I’ll rest tomorrow, and I’ll cook for you myself."

She blinked... unsure whether she should show some sort of emotion for him.

Gratitude, touched, or perhaps hug him and say, "Husband, you are so good!"

But she really couldn’t do it... so after a while, she just stared at him blankly...

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