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

"How can you expect me to stay calm?!"

Lin Lan shook her head frantically and cried out, "Waaah... I just can't calm down!"

Lin Xuedong pulled her into his arms, stroking her hair in an attempt to comfort her. But his handsome face was somewhat somber and unpleasant.

Having rushed here, his impeccably tailored royal blue suit was unusually slightly wrinkled. The rise and fall of his chest made the fitted cut appear somewhat tight.

Turning his gaze, he gave Liu Sisi a quick look, his eyes still filled with anxiety. It was unclear whether he was nervous about her or annoyed that her arrival had disturbed Lin Lan.

"Why are you here?"

Obviously, it is the latter.

Liu Sisi was slightly taken aback, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes.

Although Lin Lan's emotions seemed to be on the verge of spiraling out of control, she still felt something was amiss. She couldn't quite pinpoint exactly what it was.

Hearing Lin Xuedong's question out of the blue, it would be a lie to say I wasn't upset.

"Brother, didn't you send Sisi to see me? I really want to talk to her. But..." Lin Lan raised her wet eyes, bit her lip, and said in a hoarse voice, "Are you all hiding something from me?"

As she spoke, she held tightly to the man's clothes with both hands, as if he would disappear if she let go.

When Liu Sisi heard Lin Lan suddenly change her mind, her pupils dilated in shock.

She was faking it?!

"What do you want?" Lin Xuedong stared at Liu Sisi in confusion, his tone unconsciously becoming more forceful: "Lanlan can't handle any more stress!"

Why didn't she obediently go for a checkup? Instead, she secretly came here and provoked Lin Lan.

Liu Sisi's gaze sharpened, and she stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

But all she saw was her husband lower his eyes, his gaze returning to Lin Lan, his voice softening, tinged with a hint of caution. "Don't overthink it, listen to me, go lie down on the bed."

"No! Brother, let Sisi stay. There are some things... that only the two of us girls can understand." Lin Lan panicked and became flustered.

Lin Xuedong frowned, his heart filled with a tangled mess of worries.

Given Lin Lan's current fragile state, she would definitely be unable to bear the thought of learning about her marital relationship with Liu Sisi.

At this moment, Liu Sisi's jaw was clenched so tightly it was making a grinding sound.

She stared intently at the two embracing each other, her hands gripping her dress tightly until her knuckles turned white.

"Lanlan, let's do it another day. You see, Sisi isn't really available right now!" Lin Xuedong's voice was low and suppressed, his gaze passing over Lin Lan's head and landing on Liu Sisi with a complicated expression.

In that instant, Liu Sisi felt as if her heart had been thrown into a salt vat, leaving her feeling utterly miserable and indescribable.

She knew she shouldn't argue with him at this time.

They should understand Lin Xuedong's difficulties, after all, Lin Lan's current situation does seem very unstable on the surface.

But despite her understanding, the grievances and bitterness in her heart were like ever-spreading vines, tightly binding every nerve in her body.

He chose not to let Lin Lan know about their relationship. Does this mean he will continue to protect Lin Lan like this?

But how long will this protection last?

Liu Sisi couldn't let herself lose her composure. She stood there, but her body was still trembling uncontrollably.

In a daze, she saw Lin Xuedong frown and gently shake his head in acknowledgment.

I said to her, "Sisi, let's do it another day. Lanlan needs to rest!"

The authoritative tone plunged the atmosphere in the ward into a somber, oppressive silence.

Lin Lan raised her pale, paper-white face, her bright, sparkling phoenix eyes revealing unease and confusion. But deep within those eyes lay the figure that had always lingered in her heart, a figure she could never forget.

At that moment, the man stood right in front of her, so close that he seemed within reach.

However, when the man's gaze met Lin Lan's, his body visibly stiffened for a moment. His expression turned serious, and even his eyes began to wander, appearing very unnatural.

This reaction left Lin Lan looking puzzled.

The struggle between the two women caught Liu Sisi's eye, and her gaze gradually turned cold.

After a long pause, she finally spoke indifferently: "Um, Mr. Lin, I won't bother you any longer. Lanlan, I have something to attend to, I'll come see you another day!"

After saying that, he turned and opened the door.

"No! Sisi, don't go!" Taking advantage of Lin Xuedong's sad turn of his face, Lin Lan suddenly broke free from his embrace, rushed forward, and grabbed Liu Sisi's arm.

Very powerful.

Caught off guard, Liu Sisi was pulled so hard that she lost her balance and fell backward.

At that moment, she felt the whole world was tilting.

My heart suddenly raced, and panic instantly overwhelmed me.

Just as she thought she was about to fall hard, a strong arm reached out in time.

Lin Xuedong reacted quickly and caught Liu Sisi.

The warm yet firm touch left Liu Sisi momentarily dazed.

She slightly raised her head, her gaze meeting Lin Xuedong's. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes—surprise, gratitude, and an unspeakable sadness and grievance.

Lin Xuedong frowned, his tense gaze sweeping over Liu Sisi from head to toe, finally settling on her slightly protruding belly.

He took a deep breath. "Are you hurt?"

After Liu Sisi regained her balance, her eyes stung with tears.

She silently lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her face, concealing the turmoil in her heart. "No."

Just moments later, she felt the two forces on her arm withdraw at the same time.

Lin Xuedong seemed to suddenly realize something and quickly let go of her hand.

He admitted that he hasn't figured out how to handle Lin Lan's problem yet.

Normally, the calm, collected, and decisive CEO becomes indecisive when faced with emotional entanglements.

My brain is like a rusty screw, I can't come up with a single solution no matter what I do.

Lin Lan's gaze darkened.

Looking at Liu Sisi, and then at Lin Xuedong, his heart grew increasingly gloomy.

He wanted Liu Sisi to stay, wanting to hear what she could tell him.

My gaze involuntarily drifted to her abdomen, finding it jarring...

She had just caught her breath when Lin Xuedong used a combination of threats and persuasion to suppress her. "Lanlan, let's talk this out. You almost hurt Sisi! It's not that we don't want to tell you those things, but your current state doesn't allow for too much complexity. Listen to me, rest first, and I'll talk to you again in two days, okay?"

"Two days?" Lin Lan's voice was soft, yet it sounded like it carried a deep despair. Tears streamed down her cheeks. "You two...you've really been so perfunctory with me!"

Looking at the woman's pitiful face, Liu Sisi's cool eyes narrowed deeply, and she slowly opened her mouth: "Lanlan, do you remember what I said to you that night after I returned to China after completing the project with the Yoshimoto Group in Japan?"

Regardless of whether Lin Lan was truly mentally unstable or doing it intentionally, Liu Sisi did not believe there was any need to suppress the truth.

Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.

No matter how winding and bizarre the journey may be, she firmly believes that honesty and courage are the only way to keep moving forward.

Suddenly, I felt a sense of relief, as if the weight that had been pressing down on me had vanished.