If You Could Hear My Heart

“Mumu, does your stomach still hurt?”

“I’ve taken some medicine, it’s better now, you can leave,” Xu Chaomu mimicked his tone.

“That won’t do, I need to watch over you. Tonight, I’ll sleep beside you, so I can look after you more easily.”

“You could give me your phone, so if there’s anything, I can just call you directly,” Xu Chaomu suggested smartly.

“That’s too slow.”

Without waiting for Xu Chaomu’s agreement, he sat on the bed, took off his shoes, and lifted her quilt.

“Shen Chi, what the hell are you doing? I am a married woman, my engagement is just around the corner. Just now, Dr. Wen also said that I should avoid animals! Animals!”

Shen Chi’s mouth twitched, “Your husband here is a human, not an animal.”

With a long arm, he pulled her into his arms and pressed down her head, “Stop fussing, it’s time to sleep.”

“Shen Chi, if you keep this up, I will…”

“You will what?”

“I will…”

Xu Chaomu thought for a long time but couldn’t come up with anything that would threaten this shameless man.

“Alright, stop fussing, and sleep. It’s not easy for your husband to get up in the middle of the night because of you.”

He hugged her and turned off the light in the room.

The room plunged into darkness instantly, so dark one couldn’t see the back of their hand, Xu Chaomu exclaimed, “The thermometer hasn’t been taken out yet.”

“Oh, I forgot about that. It’s about time, let me do it.”

Shen Chi was very, particularly, especially willing to serve her for this task.

Before Xu Chaomu could agree, his large hand was already inside her clothes.

What should have taken only a few seconds, he was deliberately up to no good, groping around with one hand…

Inside Xu Chaomu’s loose pajamas was nothing else.

His roving hands caressed her stomach, going upwards, taking advantage of every opportunity, and even innocently murmured, “Where’s the thermometer…”

“Take your hand out! I have my own hands! Shameless, what are you doing!”

Xu Chaomu yelled out loud because, that man’s hand was covering her softness, casually kneading it.

Only then did Shen Chi take out the thermometer and, finally, moved his lips to her ear and whispered softly, “Keep it down, the servants are asleep. They might get startled and think that I, Shen Chi, am so desperate as to not even spare a pregnant woman.”

“Can you go back to your own room? If you don’t, then I’m leaving!” Xu Chaomu threatened.

“Don’t be angry, it’s not good for the baby if you get upset. I promise, I won’t move recklessly anymore, really.”

“What good is your promise!” Xu Chaomu fumed, completely losing her composure.

“Mind the prenatal education,” Shen Chi’s mouth twitched again.

He turned on the light again and checked the thermometer seriously; thankfully, there were no abnormalities.

Only then did he feel relieved, put the thermometer down, turned off the light again, and hugged her, preventing her from moving.

“Mumu, let’s sleep, it’s late.”

Xu Chaomu was tightly held in his arms, unable to move.

Since it was summer, both were wearing only thin pajamas. Now, with their bodies pressed together, Xu Chaomu felt particularly uncomfortable.

Shen Chi had stopped moving recklessly. His strong arms wrapped around her from behind, keeping her head protected against his chest.

“Aren’t you hot in this weather?” Xu Chaomu just felt particularly awkward.

She had never slept cuddled up with someone like this before in her life, and she didn’t know quite what to feel about it.

“The air conditioning is on, go to sleep, no more talking.”

Shen Chi was indeed tired, having rushed back from A City overnight and being woken up by her in the middle of the night.

Actually, he had never been so patient before, but he was powerless when it came to Xu Chaomu.

Not long after he closed his eyes, Shen Chi fell asleep.

Xu Chaomu had wanted to struggle but seeing that he was asleep, she stopped moving.

She could tell he was very tired.

But this man, even in his sleep, still held onto her tightly, as if fearing she would leave. His strong arms wrapped snugly around her waist, unwilling to let go.

Xu Chaomu, with no other choice, allowed him to hold her as she slept.

The night grew deep, and all was quiet around.

Xu Chaomu still couldn’t fall asleep. Her head cradled in his arms, she could hear his steady breathing and the regular beating of his heart.

With her eyes closed, Xu Chaomu pondered many things for a long time, and slowly, she too grew tired…

The days of summer dawn early. Around four o’clock, the sky began to lighten, as birds chirped ceaselessly outside, and the sunrise seeped through the clouds onto the earth.

Golden sunlight spilled over branches, hills, and lotus leaves, everywhere exuding a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

The surface of the water shimmered with glistening light; a breeze stirred, and the lotus leaves swayed gently, while the lotus flowers emitted a faint fragrance.

Dragonflies skimmed over the water, lightly touching it and causing ripples to spread out in all directions.

Shen Chi usually woke up at around five o’clock, and today was no exception.

When he woke up, Xu Chaomu was still sleeping.

She used his arm as a pillow, resting on it, sleeping sweetly.

Shen Chi’s half-arm was numb, yet he persisted, not moving haphazardly.

Xu Chaomu slept soundly, her back to Shen Chi, curled up in his embrace.

The corners of Shen Chi’s lips slowly curled upwards, his smile growing deeper and deeper.

In this moment, Xu Chaomu truly seemed like a little kitten, nestled in his chest.

He stretched out his other hand, gently stroking her hair. Whether his eyes were open or closed, he could smell her faint fragrance.

Perhaps one of life’s greatest happinesses is being able to see the person you love every time you open your eyes.

He loved her, as much as life itself.

Time ticked away, and Xu Chaomu continued to sleep.

Shen Chi maintained the same position, motionless. Although his arm was numb without sensation, he still felt blissful.

His hand brushed over her hair and slowly slid down, over her waistline.

When it landed on her belly, his hand paused.

The smile at his lips stiffened a bit; there was another man’s child in her belly, already more than two months along.

Her child would surely look a lot like her, but… would also resemble its father.

Shen Chi felt as if there were countless needles pricking his heart, causing a dull ache.

If only the child were his, but sadly… it wasn’t.

His hand rested on her abdomen, his expression becoming somewhat solemn.

The second hand of the clock ticked steadily, and as the sun slowly rose from the east, shining through the room’s light-colored curtains, it cast a brilliant sunlight onto the interior.

Xu Chaomu slept deeply, completely still.

Shen Chi’s phone rang several times, but as soon as it did, he would immediately hang up, not wanting to disturb her.

Xu Chaomu slept all the way until past nine o’clock.

Around nine o’clock, still groggy, Xu Chaomu turned over as usual but forgot that there was another person in bed with her.

As she turned, her eyes snapped open, coming face to face with Shen Chi, both staring at each other.

“Awake?” Shen Chi’s voice was husky as he spoke.

“Uh… haven’t you gone to work yet?” Xu Chaomu was somewhat incoherent.