Female-dominated society: My husband is clingy and I can't shake him off

Seeing Su Yanli's evasive gaze, Shen Ziche had a feeling that they were hiding something from him, but he wouldn't ask any more questions.

The mutual support they had given him over the past four years made him believe that even if they didn't tell him certain things, they wouldn't hurt any of them, including Qian Duoduo.

However, right now, he is more worried about Wang Jingmo's health.

Wang Jingmo's lips were even paler, and the complexion under his eyes was obviously poor; his face looked haggard.

Shen Ziche sat down beside Wang Jingmo's bed and asked softly, "Jingmo, what's wrong with your health?"

Wang Jingmo just shook his head. He didn't know what to say. Should he say that he was secretly pregnant?

He didn't dare tell Shen Ziche because he was the most thorough in his considerations. He might side with Qian Duoduo and persuade him not to have the child because he was worried about his health.

There was a strong smell of Chinese medicine in Wang Jingmo's room, and after a while, he felt nauseous.

Su Yanli quickly patted his back and then poured him a glass of water.

Shen Ziche noticed that Wang Jingmo's hand was on his abdomen, and coupled with his vomiting, he could only guess what was going on, but he wasn't sure.

"Jingmo, you..."

Before Shen Ziche could finish speaking, Wang Jingmo experienced another bout of pregnancy-related nausea. He could only pick up the dried tangerine peel on the table and hold it to Wang Jingmo's nose, saying, "Take a sniff."

Wang Jingmo looked up instantly, knowing that Shen Ziche knew.

Sure enough, as if confirming his guess, Shen Ziche spoke the next second, "You're pregnant."

It is not a question, but a statement.

Wang Jingmo nodded, and Shen Ziche frowned slightly as he looked at Wang Jingmo.

"Does Duoduo know?"

Wang Jingmo was taken aback, closed his eyes, and shook his head with a wry smile.

Shen Ziche was somewhat shocked. He hadn't told Qian Duoduo about it, but his health...

"Your body is because..."

Wang Jingmo understood what he didn't say aloud, and he nodded silently.

Shen Ziche sighed deeply, "Why?"

Wang Jingmo didn't understand; he didn't know what Shen Ziche was asking.

Why have this child?

Wang Jingmo gripped the blanket tightly. "I... I'm afraid Duoduo will leave again, so I want... I want to keep something as a memento."

Shen Ziche really wanted to say, "Aren't there Niannian and Yunzhi already?" But thinking about it carefully, the two of them usually stayed with their fathers, so why would they be with Wang Jingmo?

"If Duoduo knew that you had done this to yourself for the sake of the child, she wouldn't agree."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jingmo quickly grabbed Shen Ziche's wrist, fearing that he would tell Qian Duoduo.

"So please don't tell her."

His eyes were filled with longing and anticipation, and tears glistened in them.

Shen Ziche was soft-hearted, so he could only say, "Duoduo won't leave anymore. She told me how to help her come back."

Su Yanli and Wang Jingmo were both shocked, but then they were relieved.

To be honest, even now, since Qian Duoduo came back, they still feel it's unreal.

Shen Ziche stared at Wang Jingmo, "So, do you still want to keep this child?"

Wang Jingmo lowered his head and stroked his abdomen. "Keep it. I've already developed feelings for it."

Shen Ziche didn't try to persuade him any further; he just kept asking about his current physical condition.

He could tell that Wang Jingmo's body was much weaker than before; the child was absorbing his nutrients, so his body was depleted.

Even so, Shen Ziche could tell that Wang Jingmo was determined to keep the child.

However, Shen Ziche felt that this child might take half of Wang Jingmo's life, but he could neither make the decision for him not to have the child nor tell Qian Duoduo.

He could only find time to ask Doctor Wang whether Wang Jingmo's current physical condition was suitable for childbirth.

The three of them chatted in the room, making small talk. Although Wang Jingmo was very tired, he still couldn't fall asleep.

Shen Ziche couldn't stand it anymore. "I'll go call Duoduo."

Wang Jingmo forced his eyes open and said, "Don't go."

He was so weak that his voice was trembling.

Shen Ziche brushed his hand away. "I won't say anything. Just let her come in and keep you company."