He lured her deep into his trap, using both overt and covert methods to seduce her.

"It's all in the past, there's no need to say anything more. Considering how many years we've known each other, I'm just giving you a friendly reminder: the Jiang family isn't good people. If you plan to stay with them for a long time, you'd better investigate them carefully."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wan's pupils contracted sharply, and she hurriedly asked, "What... what do you know? Why are you suddenly saying this?"

When Xiao Wan asked her question, Song Zhi simply shook her head and replied calmly, "I don't know anything. Don't ask any more questions. Just investigate it yourself."

Xiao Wan wanted to press for more details, but just then, a muffled "bang" was heard, and Song Zhi had already closed the door without hesitation, shutting Xiao Wan out.

Xiao Wan lowered her head, whispered an apology, and turned to leave.

Sitting in the car, Xiao Wan kept hearing Song Zhi's words, and felt an indescribable unease in her heart.

She frowned slightly, reached into her bag and took out her phone, skillfully searching for Jiang Huai's phone number in her contacts.

When her fingertip hovered over the name, Xiao Wan hesitated.

She took a deep breath and finally pressed the dial button gently.

The call was answered almost instantly, and Jiang Huai's doting voice came from the other end: "Baby, did you miss me?"

The gentle tone made Xiao Wan unconsciously tighten her grip on the phone, but she quickly composed herself, smiled, and sweetly replied to the phone, "Yes, baby, I miss you so much! I really want to go home to see you right now, but I just can't get away from here."

Jiang Huai seemed a little disappointed, but still tried to sound relaxed and said, "I miss my baby too, but since you still have work to do at the company, then do your best first. How about I pick you up after you get off work?"

Hearing Jiang Huai's considerate words, the slight doubt that had just arisen in Xiao Wan's heart vanished instantly.

Perhaps I'm just overthinking things?

Just as Song Zhi said, she might be suffering from pre-wedding anxiety, which is why she was overthinking things and felt that there was something wrong between him and her sister.

Just as Xiao Wan was about to speak, a childish voice came from the other end of the phone: "Daddy, come over quickly!"

The sound was like a fine needle, piercing straight into Xiao Wan's ears, causing her to involuntarily furrow her brows.

Because the voice was all too familiar to her—it belonged to Jiang Huai's sister's son.

"Baby, who's home right now? I think I hear Xuxu calling for his dad."

Xiao Wan tried her best to keep her tone calm, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her unease and doubt.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huai on the other end of the phone trembled violently and instinctively reached out to cover the phone's receiver, fearing that the child's cries would be leaked again.

Then he tried to calm himself down and said casually, "Oh, it's Xuxu's father. He said he's here to visit the child."

"Is he your sister's ex-husband?"

Xiao Wan pressed for answers, her doubts growing stronger.

Jiang Huai quickly followed up on Xiao Wan's words: "That's right, the New Year is almost here, so he probably wants to take this opportunity to see the child. Baby, don't worry, I'll make him leave right away."

Although Jiang Huai spoke eloquently and without any flaws, Xiao Wan's heart felt as if a thousand-pound boulder was pressing down on it, slowly sinking her...

Previously, Xiao Wan had curiously inquired about Jiang Huai's specific situation regarding his sister.

At the time, Jiang Huai told her without any attempt to hide that his sister was pregnant out of wedlock and had never revealed any information about the child's father to her family.

However, unexpectedly, Jiang Huai brought up her ex-husband without even thinking.

It seems that even Jiang Huai himself has forgotten what he said to Xiao Wan back then.

Could it be true, as Song Zhi warned, that Jiang Huai and his family of three are not good people?

Recalling all the hypocrisy this family had shown during this time, Xiao Wan's anger was instantly ignited. She wished she could turn around and expose their greedy and shameless ugly faces to their faces.

From childhood to adulthood, no one had ever dared to scheme against her so blatantly.

Xiao Wan roared angrily, "Jiang Huai, who the hell are you trying to fool?"

Jiang Huai paused for a moment, then said somewhat guiltily, "Baby, I didn't lie to you. I really am Xu Xu's father. If you don't believe me, I'll show you via video."

Xiao Wan tightened her grip on her phone and then loosened it.

This matter will definitely not be left like this.

We must calm down.

Xiao Wan tried her best to control her emotions.

After waiting for a long time without hearing a response from Xiao Wan, Jiang Huai felt a sense of unease and anxiety. He asked somewhat guiltily, "Baby, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Did I do something wrong and make you angry?"

He probed in a low voice.

Xiao Wan suppressed her anger and forced a smile, saying in a high-pitched voice, "No, I was just teasing you. I'm not angry."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huai breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought I had done something wrong and made the baby angry."

"No, I'm not angry."

“Baby, when are you coming back? I’ll pick you up from the company.”

"No need, I'm at home now."

Jiang Huai paused slightly on the other end of the phone, a hint of surprise clearly in his voice: "What? You actually went home?"

"Yes, I'm at home now, talking to my mom."

"When are you coming back? I'll come pick you up."

Xiao Wan refused: "No need, no need."

"Baby, don't you want to go home?"

Jiang Huai's voice sounded somewhat aggrieved.

Xiao Wan suppressed her nausea and said in a hoarse voice, "Oh dear, I only came back because I was thinking about our future."

Jiang Huai asked in confusion, "Baby, what do you mean by that?"

Xiao Wan said, "Didn't your mother mention our marriage a few days ago? That's why I came back specifically to discuss this with my parents."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huai became agitated and said urgently, "Oh dear, look at you, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing beforehand? I could have gone back with you."

Xiao Wan quickly explained, "I just wanted to talk to my parents about it myself first."

Oh, by the way, honey, where exactly is your hometown? My mom said that if we really get married, the wedding invitations need to include the groom's family's detailed address.