How many loves can be relived in the story of a devoted CEO pursuing his wife?

In the bathroom, Lin Lan leaned against the sink, dry heaving.

But nothing substantial came out; all that came out was pale yellow bile, and I felt weak and limp.

"Lanlan, are you alright? Can I come in and take a look?" Lin Xuedong hesitated outside the door, his heart filled with worry as he listened to the sounds of vomiting coming from outside.

Lin Lan turned on the tap, scooped up some water, and rinsed her face. After rinsing her mouth and getting ready, she called out to the door, "Brother, come in."

Lin Xuedong let out a heavy sigh. Even he himself didn't know why he suddenly felt a surge of panic.

He turned the doorknob and pushed the door open. "How is it?"

When he saw Lin Lan's pale and pitiful face, his handsome brows furrowed instinctively. He reached out to help her up, asking worriedly, "Can you walk?"

"Acid reflux, nausea and vomiting." Lin Lan looked at him blankly, her pale lips trembling.

Actually, she was also vaguely panicked, and a bad feeling was creeping into her heart.

"Let's go to the hospital." Without saying a word, Lin Xuedong put one arm around her waist, letting her rest her hand on his shoulder, and supported her arm with his other hand. Lin Lan leaned against Lin Xuedong's warm and strong embrace, and was helped into the car without any hindrance.

He told Xie Xue, took Lin Lan's bag, and got into the car.

"Lanlan looks terrible. Adong, if it's not working out, could you please change her schedule for tomorrow?" Xie Xue followed him out and instructed him through the car window.

"Hmm." Lin Xuedong responded, then glanced at the limp Lin Lan in the passenger seat. His brows remained furrowed for a moment as he said in a deep voice, "She's probably just feeling suffocated by the heat. I'll take good care of her; you should go back inside."

After saying goodbye to Xie Xue, he closed the car door and started the car.

In the darkness, the white Bentley Continental GT sped along the asphalt road with speed and smoothness.

It takes nearly an hour to drive from the Lin family mansion to the city center, but they arrived at the emergency department of the First People's Hospital in the city center in about half an hour.

After a preliminary examination and asking some unrelated questions, the emergency room doctor wrote down a note asking them to get a blood test first.

After waiting for half an hour, the blood test results came back. The result was something that both of them found hard to accept and were shocked by.

"Now refer her to the gynecology department for an ultrasound to further confirm the fetus's development." The doctor handed Lin Lan a referral letter, which she took blankly, then looked at Lin Xuedong.

Lin Xuedong's handsome face fell, his expression completely lost in worry.

He stared blankly at the gray walls of the consultation room, his eyes empty and unfocused.

His mind was in turmoil, like a knot that couldn't be untied, and his heart was heavy. It was as if he had entered a sealed cave, where the air was growing thinner and thinner, and the feeling of suffocation was becoming more and more intense.

"Thank you." Lin Lan said goodbye to the doctor, then got up and pulled Lin Xuedong out of the consultation room.

Actually, she was filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow at that moment. She was happy because she was carrying Lin Xuedong's child, even though she still wouldn't be able to be with him in the future. But at least for this lifetime, the child would be a link between the two of them.

This child was also her only direct relative, and from then on, she was no longer alone in this world.

His worry was that Lin Xuedong might abandon the child. After all, he was a product of a mistake and would pose a deep-seated threat to the Lin family.

Lin Lan underwent an ultrasound and some routine examinations at the gynecology department. The fetus is 35 days old, and everything is normal for now.

The doctor explained that early morning sickness is a normal pregnancy reaction, and that as long as they maintain a good mood and get adequate nutrition, it will be fine. Finally, they left the hospital with the report and nutritional supplements.

Back in the car, Lin Xuedong finally came to his senses. He took out his phone and called Xiao, instructing him to cancel all of Lin Lan's medical records and related reports for the evening.

After hanging up, he remained silent for a long time. After calming his thoughts, he turned to Lin Lan in the passenger seat.

In the dimly lit carriage, his expression was obscured, but his tone was grave. "Lanlan, I... what are your thoughts?"

Lin Lan looked up, her dark eyes brimming with tears. She turned to face him, paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and said, "Brother, I'm an orphan. He's my child, and I want to take him away from here so we won't bother you. Is that alright?"

Lin Xuedong was also in a dilemma at this moment. He had considered giving up the child. But the thought only flashed through his mind and did not take root in his heart.

Perhaps because he was still his own bloodline, he... couldn't bring himself to destroy him.

However, keeping him would lead to endless troubles.

On one hand, he felt guilty towards Liu Sisi, and on the other hand, he was afraid of being taken advantage of.

Since he had decided to keep it a secret from the beginning, and Lin Lan was willing to fully cooperate, a selfish motive and a sliver of hope led him to consider making the best of a bad situation.

“This is not fair to you and the children. I cannot give your family love and warmth,” he sighed.

“No, brother, the child is mine. You will be his uncle in the future, and I believe you will love him too, just in a different way.” Lin Lan gripped the seatbelt tightly, trying her best to control her trembling body, and pleaded desperately. “Brother, let me have him. He is my only blood relative in this world, and I promise it will be a secret between us.”

"We'll leave as planned tomorrow and stay in France. I'll come see you when I have time." Lin Xuedong pondered for a while, but once he understood, he wouldn't feel awkward anymore. He always knew very clearly what he wanted and what he didn't want; his only concern was Liu Sisi.

Lin Lan breathed a sigh of relief. When faced with matters of great importance, she knew what was important. "Okay, thank you, brother."

She knew Lin Xuedong was always very loyal and affectionate; he had just been arguing at home about inheritance issues. Now, unexpectedly, he had a baby, and she couldn't bring herself to refuse.

Since Liu Sisi is infertile, she needs to protect her baby to have a future.

When the car stopped in front of Lin Lan's apartment building, Lin Xuedong pursed his lips and said calmly, "Go back now. I'll have A Xiao take you to the airport tomorrow. If you need anything in the future, you can call me or A Xiao."

"Brother, aren't you going to see me off tomorrow?" Lin Lan's eyes stung with tears. After parting today, she really didn't know when she would see him again.

“I’ll be very busy tomorrow and won’t be able to make it. Take care of yourself in France and get well soon. I’ll try to visit you when I have time.” Lin Xuedong gently ruffled her hair, soothing her softly. “I’ll have to make do with you for now, sweetie.”

"Brother, don't worry. I will be obedient and take good care of myself and the baby." Lin Lan couldn't help but sob.

"Okay, don't overthink it. Just live well in France. Remember, don't tell anyone about this, understand?" Lin Xuedong handed her a tissue and emphasized again.

"Okay, I understand." Lin Lan nodded, took the tissue, and gently wiped her eyes. She sniffed, then asked, "Brother, can I hug you?"

Lin Xuedong paused, knowing he shouldn't hug her. But seeing her frail body and her haggard appearance, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Pregnant women are vulnerable and need extra care. But I can only cruelly send her abroad, alone and helpless; it's the only option given our current situation.

He stretched out his arms and embraced Lin Lan, purely out of a desire to comfort her.

Lin Lan could no longer hold back her sobs and burst into tears, her emotions collapsing instantly. There was bewilderment, longing, reluctance, joy, melancholy, and sorrow... a complex mix of emotions overwhelmed her.

The sound of her crying was so heartbreaking that it saddened Lin Xuedong. He raised his hand and gently patted her shoulder blade, offering her silent comfort—the only thing he could do.

"Lanlan, I'm sorry." After a long silence, he finally managed to say apologetic.

Lin Lan hugged him tightly, as if trying to meld him into her very being. She rested her head on his shoulder and shook it violently, her voice hoarse with emotion. "No, I should be the one apologizing. It's not your fault; it was my stubbornness and obstinacy. But I'm so grateful, so grateful that you gave me this child. I'm so happy; I don't regret bringing him into this world, truly. From now on, I'll treat him as a gift I received by chance in France, and I will cherish him and raise him well."

She swallowed hard, then continued, "He doesn't have a father in name, but he has a mother, an uncle, a grandmother, and a grandfather. He will grow up in a loving environment, and he will be happy."

"Mmm." Lin Xuedong let her hug him without giving much feedback, only letting out a soft "Mmm."

He has always treated Lin Lan like family, like a younger sister. He has never had any romantic feelings for her, and this hasn't changed even now that she's pregnant.

When the child is born, as Lin Lan said, he will love and care for him as his uncle.

His relationship with Lin Lanyan was an accident, a mistake, and something he couldn't have done against his will; it wasn't a betrayal.

The child is innocent, and out of reverence for life, he clung to the hope that if he could win Liu Sisi's heart, she would understand and accept him in the face of love.

For now, we should just proceed according to the original plan. As for Lin Lan's pregnancy, it was quite a shock to me. But thinking about it more deeply, it's not entirely without benefits; at least, the Lin family will have an heir.

This unexpected event only added a sense of responsibility and confidence to his life.

Therefore, when dealing with those whose intentions are unclear, he can use even more ruthless methods to retaliate.

If this gets dug up someday, the words will only be temporary and won't pose a significant threat.

Because he and Lin Lan are not related by blood at all, it's just a scandalous affair with no commercial value.

During this period, he must acquire leverage to counter the Zeng family. Only in this way can he prevent Zeng Ziyan from using public opinion to smear the Lin family and cause significant losses.

Time slipped away quietly, and Lin Xuedong sat somewhat dejectedly in the driver's seat. He lit a cigarette and took one puff after another.

As smoke rings were exhaled from his lips, the swirling smoke blurred the deep traces of melancholy on his face.

It was 11 p.m., and a pile of cigarette butts had unknowingly accumulated on the ground outside the car window. He had spent over an hour smoking outside her building after Lin Lan left.

His thoughts were a jumble, awaiting his deep consideration and affirmation. Just like the many unanswered questions of the future, they required his deliberation and judgment.

As the smoke cleared, things took a turn for the better, and my thoughts gradually became clearer.

Lin Xuedong's eyes regained their composure, calmness, and even a profound brightness. Faced with reality, he could not hesitate, much less make a decision without taking action.

He let Lin Lan run wild, suppressed the Zeng family, and kept it a secret from Liu Sisi...

Human hysteria is always selfish, and people often struggle to make choices due to selfish desires and greed, like Lin Xuedong at this moment.

An unexpected child made him want more and his ambitions grew.

He wants the child, Zeng wants the child, and Liu Sisi can't let go of the child either...