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nXiu Mei went straight to bed right after finishing her conversation with Lu Chen. The fact that he will be picking them up tomorrow completely flew out of her mind as she went to do her night routine before settling herself beside Lu Qiang's side.

nDraping her arm around the kid's body, she lightly pulled him closer to her embrace before closing her eyes.

nIn her dreams, Xiu Mei found herself inside Lu Chen's office.

nShe was standing in the middle of his office while holding a couple of doc.u.ments in her hand.

nWhat was she doing here? Wasn't she just sleeping with Lu Qiamg a few minutes ago?

nXiu Mei looked at herself and was instantly startled seeing herself wearing her black pencil skirt and white button-up top that she wore the first time she started working here in Lu Corporation.

nThis... why was she...?

nHer head shot up like a bullet as she gave a quick glimpse of the room. Everything was still the same as the current office of Lu Chen except that she seems to be in her old look. Weird, she remembered donating these clothes last year for charity.

nWhile her thoughts are still in disarray, she heard the sound of the door opening behind her. She automatically looked behind her, welcomed with the sight of Lu Chen in his usual suit and tie. His hair neatly tied up and his suit perfectly ironed.

nShe saw Lu Chen stop for a second as his gaze stopped on her. In a split second, her eyes widened in shock and horror when his blank expression quickly turned gentle.

nHe flashed her a smile as he took a step towards her direction, his arms stretched out like he was asking for a hug from her.

nInstinctively, Xiu Mei took a step back in horror, completely weirded out by Lu Chen's behavior. However, before she could even increase her distance from him, she was caught in his arms as one of his arms looped around her waist while the other one went straight to her right cheek.

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"Mei'er…

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nA chill automatically went through her whole body after hearing what Lu Chen had called her. She was utterly horrified with what she was witnessing, her mind just really couldn't match it up with the Lu Chen she knew and the one that was in front of her.

nLu Chen acted as though he didn't saw her stiff expression as he thoroughly enjoyed staring at her face while his hand smoothed out her hair and lightly pinching her cheeks.

nHe seemed to be enjoying having her in his arms, his arms never loosened at all as he hugged her.

nHe then pulled her into the sofa, but no, she wasn't sitting on the couch at all.

nShe was sitting on Lu Chen's legs.

nOh yes, Xiu Mei is sitting on him.

nWait, that sounded a bit dirty. Xiu Mei shook her head, quickly shooing away her thoughts.

nDamn it, her mind was turning dirty!! What was she thinking!

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"Hello, my little darling.

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nWith wide eyes, she raised one of her brows as she threw a look at Lu Chen using a weirdly gentle tone.

nHe sounded so saccharine that she quickly concluded that she was really dreaming. Never in a million years would she hear Lu Chen speak like that. AT. ALL.

nXiu Mei wanted to flee from Lu Chen's arms after being horrified by his actions.

nLu Chen was stroking her belly very gently like he was too afraid that he would hurt her from his action.

nHer eyes darted to her belly then back to Lu Chen's face that lit up like a Christmas tree with his smile and sparkling eyes. He was like a child excited to receive his gift on Christmas.

nOh **.

nThat moment was when everything clicked together.

nHis little darling and his hand caressing her belly.

nIf she didn't realize it quickly, then she would really be too stupid.

nWas she pregnant?!?

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"Mei'er,

" Lu Chen had called, but Xiu Mei was in too much shock to hear his words. He tucked a hair behind her ear as he softly whispered to her.

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"No, it should be Mommy now, right?

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nLu Chen leaned forward, sticking their foreheads together.

nXiu Mei held back her breath after seeing Lu Chen's getting too close to her face. She could feel his warm breath hitting her face that sent some butterflies on her stomach.

nXiu Mei felt lightheaded with the close contact, she couldn't even believe how comfortable Lu Chen was like he had done this many times with her before.

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"M-Mommy?

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nShe stuttered as she repeated his words.

nShe was going to be a mother?

nXiu Mei's head felt like exploding. Seriously, what was really happening?! She couldn't understand anything.

nMommy Mei?

nMommy Xiu Mei?

nHer? A mother? Seriously??

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"Mommy.

" Lu Chen spoke.

nShe shot him a complicated look but Lu Chen just kept repeating it.

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"Mom.

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"Mommy.

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"Mom.

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"Mom!

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"MOM!

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nXiu Mei jolted awake after feeling someone jumping on her body.

nShe was gasping like she had just run a few kilometers.

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"Mom, good morning!

" Lu Qiang jumped on her, giving her a hug.

nHer brows jumped after hearing the endearment but she easily hugged Lu Qiang back. She stroked the back of his head as Lu Qiang buried himself in her arms.

nXiu Mei's other hand flew to her stomach, her dream still fresh in her mind.

nShe gently stroked her belly, and she quickly removed it after realizing how ridiculous her thinking was.

nDid she just really dream she was pregnant with Lu Chen's child? Damn it, this must be the effect of constantly talking with Lu Chen lately. Now she was even visiting her dreams!!

nAfter getting her thoughts clear, she washed her face and pulled Lu Qiang to the kitchen to cook breakfast.

nBut as she was making her way into the kitchen, Xiu Mei stopped on her tracks. She heard the clanking of utensils in the kitchen and something sizzling like someone was cooking. Xiu Mei instinctively did a headcount—Lu Qiang is beside her!!

nShit, then who was in the kitchen?!

nWhere's her phone?! Xiu Mei looked back at her bedroom door that was completely shut. Should she go back to grab her phone and call the village security?

nIn her mind, Xiu Mei tried to remember her few hour session of self-defense with her brothers. Nah, she really didn't dare to go down there on her own.

nXiu Mei quickly signaled Lu Qiang to shush as grabbed his arm to stop him from walking any further. Lu Qiang shot her a weird look, confused as to why was her Mom telling her to do that. He was about to speak but her Mom just repeatedly put a finger on her mouth, signaling him to keep silent.

nHe blinked before shifting his gaze downstairs. He repeated his Dad's instructions in his mind, to wake up Mom and have breakfast together.

nYes, that's what Dad said. He should listen to him since he said it's good for Mom.

nLu Qiang shook his head, defying Xiu Mei's instructions as he grabbed her hand to pull her down the stairs.

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"Let's eat together, Mom!

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nXiu Mei's eyes widened realizing that they've revealed their presence in the house. Oh my god, the thief would've definitely heard it!!

nBefore she could even stop Lu Qiang from pulling her down the stairs, another figure came into her view. The figure was standing at the end of the stairs and was relaxedly glancing at the two of them.

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"Goodmorning.

" He greeted.

nXiu Mei forced herself to halt from being pulled by Lu Qiang to have a proper look at the suspected thief slash intruder of her home. However, she completely missed a step and perfectly slipped from the stairs and fell straight into the arms of the intruder.

nHoly--!!

nA pair of arms automatically encircled her waist as the figure quickly steadied her body.

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"Did you suddenly miss me so much?

" A familiar voice whispered in her ear.

nHer eyes widened after realizing the owner of the voice. She shifted her head and came face-to-face with that familiar dark pool of eyes.

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"Lu Chen?

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"Goodmorning.

" He repeated, as he suddenly flashed her a playful smile that tickled her heart.

n….What was he doing here in the morning? In her house? In her kitchen?!

nWAIT. How the hell did he even get in her house?!

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