Mr. Li, my wife doesn’t want to remarry and secretly gives birth to a baby.

"Okay, thank you."

After Jiang Tong finished speaking, Du Peijun left.

Jiang Tong felt even more agitated.

Seeing Du Peijun leave, the little dog in her arms looked at Du Peijun's car and barked.

Jiang Mingyang hugged Diudiu and said, "Diudiu, do you like that auntie that much?"

Jiang Tong thought to herself... Even her own little dog likes Du Peijun so much.

Li Jingchen returned to the Southern Emperor the next day.

When Jiang Tong got home, she saw him in the room with the child, wearing a brown cardigan sweater, sitting cross-legged on the carpet in Li Zhuoer's room.

She didn't greet him and went back to the bedroom, where a large bouquet of pink and purple roses sat on the table.

Next to it is a heavy, antique-style gold bracelet with exquisite filigree carving.

"A New Year's gift for you."

Li Jingchen walked over and hugged Jiang Tong from behind, his voice gentle as he said, "It's an ancient-style bracelet from Laopu Gold. I saw the beautiful engraved patterns on it when I was on a business trip last time, so I specially commissioned one for you."

Jiang Tong silently pushed him away, turned around, and stared into his deep eyes.

He felt guilty.

She noticed a hint of ingratiation in his eyes.

What is he feeling guilty about?

Where did he go last night? Was it something to do at the company, or did he go to see someone else...?

"Never mind, thank you for the gift."

"What's wrong?" Li Jingchen's embrace fell empty; his hands were in his pockets.

"It's nothing, I'm just very tired because of all the things going on at home."

Today is New Year's Day, so he's back, right?

But he didn't come back last winter solstice, and she spent the winter solstice with Xu Miaomiao.

"I'm going to the hospital to see my mom tomorrow."

After the child fell asleep, Jiang Tong spoke.

Li Jingchen frowned. "I've been taking care of things with your mother, so you don't need to worry."

Jiang Tong lay on her side and closed her eyes.

The vibrant roses by the bedside emitted a sweet fragrance, and Jiang Tong's mood had calmed down considerably.

The next day, she went to the hospital to visit Dong Yalan.

Li Jingchen insisted on following her, even though he could tell she was ignoring him.

When she arrived at the hospital and saw him busy taking care of everything, Jiang Tong couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

Am I overthinking things?

But recently, too many things have happened that made her suspicious, and there was also his guilty expression last night.

Li Jingchen was talking to Yuan Gang when his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and answered it.

Jiang Tong turned her head and stared at his back as he stood outside the door, seemingly making a phone call to someone...

Li Jingchen walked in again, placing his phone aside.

The next second, his phone rang again...

From Jiang Tong's angle, the name of the person who called him can be clearly seen: the character "Du".

It's her! It's still this woman.

Li Jingchen frowned and hung up the phone.

Yuan Gang walked over and said, "If you have something to do at your company, you should go back and get busy."

Li Jingchen hummed in agreement and said to Jiang Tong, "I have something to do and I'll probably be away for two days."

A cold smile played on Jiang Tong's lips. "Whatever."

Li Jingchen stared at her. "I've taken care of everything regarding your mother. I'll have the driver take you home later so you can get some rest."

Jiang Tong kept her head down and didn't reply. When he was about to kiss her forehead, she took a step back.

Yuan Gang noticed the unusual behavior between the two. "Tongtong, why don't you go see Xiaojing off?"

"I'm tired, Dad. I'm going home now."

There are many things she doesn't want to ask, but she doesn't have the time or the inclination to ask.

That phone call felt like a knife to her already wavering heart.

On her way home, Jiang Tong's phone rang...

Aunt Zhang told her that Jiang Mingyang had disappeared.

Jiang Tong's heart skipped a beat.

"What's going on?!"

"Madam, please don't worry. The young master took the puppy out to play, and the puppy ran away. The young master chased after it, and it disappeared in the blink of an eye. We are already looking for it."

Jiang Tong prepared to go out and search together.

At the doorstep, I heard a familiar voice calling "Mom," and I turned around...

Jiang Mingyang is back.

Du Peijun was following behind him.

"Sheep, where did you go—"

“Mom,” Jiang Mingyang ran over and said, “Diudiu went to see this aunt again.”

Du Peijun followed behind the child. "President Jiang, it's nice to see you again. It seems that your child's pet and I are quite destined for each other. By the way, your son is also very cute. We had a lot of fun together."

Jiang Tong stared at Du Peijun expressionlessly.

My fingers are already clenched.

Jiang Mingyang noticed Jiang Tong's unusual behavior and tugged at her sleeve, "Mom..."

Jiang Tong came to her senses and let out a deep breath.

"Mr. Du, thank you so much for bringing my son back. Let's exchange contact information; I'd like to treat you to dinner another day to express my gratitude."

"Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. Helping to take care of your and Mr. Li's child is just a small favor."

"I'm leaving, Xiao Mingyang."

Before leaving, Du Peijun waved to Jiang Mingyang in a familiar manner.

Jiang Mingyang had already noticed Jiang Tong's unhappiness, and his gaze was fixed on her.

"Mom, don't you like that auntie?"

“I…” Jiang Tong’s voice was hoarse. What should she say?

Because this aunt is your dad's right-hand woman at the company.

This aunt may have some kind of intimate relationship with your father.

She called your dad. He met with her when he came back last time, but he didn't come home...

So she doesn't like her.

No, Jiang Tong wouldn't say that to a child.

These were all her guesses. She could only calm down, comfort the child, and tell him not to run around like that in the future.

"Sheep, Aunt Zhang called me and said you've gone missing. Everyone is very worried about you."

Jiang Mingyang raised one hand, "Mom! I swear, I will never run away again."

Jiang Tong raised her hand and gently pinched the child's nose. "I don't know how many times you've promised this. Okay, let's go back."

Jiang Mingyang obediently held Jiang Tong's hand.

Night has fallen...

Jiang Tong asked Jiang Mingyang again about the circumstances surrounding the dog's disappearance that day.

Only then did I realize that Du Peijun's car was nearby, and the little dog practically ran up to her.

The same thing happened last time. Even though we'd never met before, why did the puppy like a complete stranger so much?

Is this truly fate? Or...?

Jiang Tong suddenly remembered what Jiang Mingyang had said: he bought the puppy after seeing it being abused.

What if someone did this intentionally?

Jiang Tong had someone investigate whether Du Peijun owned any pets.

As expected, we made some progress.

I found some photos of Du Peijun shopping before. She was holding a small dog in her arms. I couldn't see its face clearly. It was white. When I zoomed in on the photo, I could see that the dog's ears had a faint yellow tinge.

Jiang Tong was taken aback and quickly went to look at the puppy in the yard. There really was a yellow mark on the puppy's left ear.

Jiang Tong mocked herself, saying she was really silly.

They have absolutely no sense of caution.

Inviting a wolf into the house? Pretty much.

The following day, Jiang Tong invited Du Peijun to dinner.

Jiang Mingyang and Diudiu were also brought along.