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nToo many things had happened during that period of time. Xu Youning had forgotten for how long she hadn’t seen Su Jianan.

nThe last time she had seen her was in A City. Because of her serious car accident she had encountered and the strong morning sickness Su Jianan had, they were in the same hospital.

nA few months passed in the blink of an eye. Su Jianan seemed to be the same as before, but also seemed to be very different—

nShe was plumper than before. She seemed to have put on weight showing on her face, but her legs were as slim as ever. That was probably why her curves and shape remained exquisite, not affected by the pregnancy. Even when she lost her slender waist, she was still attractive.

nThat’s when Xu Youning knew that there were some people who could stay beautiful whenever.

nSu Jianan’s pregnancy was quite visible. Her loose maternity dress couldn’t cover up her big belly. Two small lives were growing inside her body.

nShe held Lu Boyan’s hand and stood with Lu Boyan side by side under a Camphor tree, with a faint smile on her face. She was elegant and lovable, like a clear stream in the valley, which was irresistible to people but also intimidating because of her purity.

nXu Youning thought, “This is the woman!”

nPerhaps, only that kind of woman could make a man like Lu Boyan be so committed wholeheartedly.

nA month before, gossip reporter wrote an article. It was said that since Su Jianan was pregnant, Lu Boyan rarely appeared in social occasions, even though there were countless models and celebrities waiting for him.

nLu Boyan barely worked overtime. According to his secretary, Lu Boyan did his work efficiently every day. The closer to the day that Su Jianan labored, the more likely he came home on time.

nA man, who was powerful in the business sector and attractive among the women, didn’t have a scandal when his wife became pregnant. Also, he rejected every scenario that may cause rumors.

nThe article was widespread, and there were all kinds of titles, such as “This Is A How A Rich Man Should Be”, “A Role Model Of A High-quality Man” and so on. Countless women were drooling and made the announcement that they were gonna steal Su Jianan’s man.

nThe reporter who wrote the article said one thing and threw the wet blanket on those women. “This is a man who has been protecting and staying with Su Jianan with all his heart for 15 years. He’s not the kind of man that you can steal.”

nAfter reading that article, Xu Youning envied Su Jianan for once.

nBut, just envied.

nUnlike Su Jianan, she deserved no happiness. She was destined to be alienated.

nXu Youning didn’t allow herself to think further. She smiled and went straight to Su Jianan.

nOn the way, a sharp pain hit her in the forehead without warning.

nFor a moment, it seemed that there were countless sharp knives stirring in her mind. She had a splitting headache and everything in front of her was becoming blurry.

nBut before she could cry out in pain, the sharp ache suddenly disappeared; Xu Youning covered her temple, feeling confused.

nSu Jianan saw Xu Youning’s expression. She walked over and asked, “Youning, what’s wrong with you?”

nXu Youning put down her hand and shook her head with a smile. “Nothing, I just suddenly remembered something.” She scanned Su Jianan carefully, pursed her lips and pointed at her belly. “Are the two little fellas going to be born soon?”

n“There are only two months left before the due date.” Su Jianan stroked her belly subconsciously. “You will be able to see them soon.”

nTwo months…

nXu Youning didn’t know if she still had enough time, so she changed the topic. “Are they boys or girls?”

n“I didn’t ask the doctor.” Su Jianan smiled happily with curved eyebrows. “In fact, it doesn’t matter whether they are boys or girls. We love them either way.”

nXu Youning nodded in agreement. Having the twins was already a huge surprise. Who cares what gender they were?

nAt that time, Lu Boyan came from behind and naturally reached out to Su Jianan, putting his arm around her, “Let’s go to where we live first.”

nXu Youning smiled and nodded to Lu Boyan as a way of greeting.

nIn the end, she felt that Lu Boyan was the one who had changed the most.

nWhen she knew that Lu Boyan had a good relationship with Mu Sijue, she had looked into him. She knew how indifferent and decisive the man had been.

nHowever, after getting married with Su Jianan for more than a year, he seemed to have more patience and softness to the world.

nOr maybe, when he was with Su Jianan, he would show more of his patience and tenderness.

nSu Jianan turned and looked at Lu Boyan. The sun shone on her and brightened up her milky skin. “You go get the luggage. I will take Youning there.”

n“Okay.” Lu Boyan loosened his grip on Su Jianan’s waist. “Be careful.”

nSu Jianan nodded and held Xu Youning’s hand. “Let’s go. Yuechuan said that the houses they designed for this island are very special. Let’s go and have a look.”

nXu Youning was curious, “Boss Lu… Isn’t he busy? Why would you come for a vacation?”

n“Ever since I was pregnant, I was either at home or in the hospital. Maybe he thinks that I was bored for too long and needed to go out and catch some fresh air.” Su Jianan walked at a modest pace, and smiled relaxingly, “Just as the development project of this island had just finished, he took me to experience it first, as he could also use this as a break.”

nXu Youning glanced around. The environment of the island was very casual and the design was elegant. The blue sky above her head seemed to be specially decorated so as to match the scenery. It was as blue as the ocean and the clouds floated over gently like cotton. It was indeed a good place for relaxation.

nBut she couldn’t be as relaxed as Su Jianan.

nHer old grandmother, the uncertain future, the danger that could erupt at any time… Those were like bombs on her, and he didn’t know when they would explode.

n“Jianan,” Xu Youning said, almost from the bottom of her heart. “I envy you.”

nShe wasn’t envious that Su Jianan had a brother who loved her that much, nor was she envious that Su Jianan had a husband who was willing to give everything for her; she was envious of Su Jianan’s normal life.

nShe couldn’t even have a normal life. How could she be happy?

nSu Jianan didn’t know why Xu Youning suddenly said that. She subconsciously frowned and said, “If you knew what I have experienced, you wouldn’t be envious of me.”

nShe had suddenly lost her mother, at the age when she needed maternal love the most. The so-called “home” fell apart overnight. She had once fallen into despair.

nBecause she didn’t give up her life, Lu Boyan and her could get together.

nEither happiness or despair, they all arrived from a reason.

nXu Youning couldn’t tell anyone about her story, so she could only shrug her shoulders and force a helpless smile.

nNot long after the two of them left, they saw groups of separate log cabins in front of them.

nThe design of the cabins was witty. It ensured an open vision but also took into account the privacy. There were all kinds of flower racks and tables outside. It was good for a person staying outside and doing nothing or for a group people having parties.

nPerhaps it was because of the relaxing atmosphere of the island, or because of the existence of Su Jianan, Xu Youning’s uneasy heart was gradually calmed down.

nObviously, Su Jianan didn’t know anything. Even if Mu Sijue wanted to do something to her, he wouldn’t do it in front of Su Jianan.

nTherefore, she should be safe for the moment.

nAt that moment, Lu Boyan and Mu Sijue approached them with their luggage. Mu Sijue stopped in front of the wooden cabin next to them. “Xu Youning. come here.”

nXu Youning walked around and reached out her hand to Mu Sijue. “Thank you. I can carry my own luggage.”

nMu Sijue squinted and said, “You’re welcome. I am carrying my luggage in anyway.”

nXu Youning was highly alert, “What do you mean?”

nMu Sijue raised the corner of his mouth and said, “It means that you’re staying with me.”

nHe took his luggage and walked into the wooden cabin. Xu Youning opened her arms and stopped him hurriedly. “There are so many cabins here. Why do I need to stay with you?”

n“There are only two cabins available right now.” Mu Sijue asked her back, “do you want to sleep on the beach if you’re not staying with me?”

n“…” Xu Youning was speechless.

n“And,” Mu Sijue said, with eyes were like torches, revealing a sense of danger, “Unless I release you, you have nowhere to go or to be.”

nXu Youning felt a chill on her back.

nIf it were in the past, she wouldn’t think too much into that.

nBut just then, she knew that Mu Sijue was probably aware of her identity, so she couldn’t help but suspect that there was a hidden meaning in Mu Sijue’s words.

nWas Mu Sijue trying to tell her that she was stuck with him and he was going to torture her for the rest of her life?

nThinking about that, the chill went straight to Xu Youning’s head from her back.

nLu Boyan and Su Jianan were next to them.

nBy hearing Mu Sijue’s possessive tone, Su Jianan sensed that something was going on between him and Xu Youning. That’s why she was still on the outside, listening to their conversation. She stood at the door and looked at them for a while, then she asked Lu Boyan with certainty, “They are official, right?”

nLu Boyan thought for a moment and said, “Kind of.”

nSu Jianan couldn’t be easily fooled. “What is it then? What do you mean by ‘kind of’?”

n“It’s difficult to explain,” Lu Boyan dragged on, “How about we go in first, and I will tell you when we have time?”

n“Alright.” Su Jianan suppressed her curiosity and followed Lu Boyan into the wooden cabin.

nThe interior design of the cabin was quite simple. There was almost no barrier between the living room, the bedroom, and the kitchen. All the furniture was colored in its natural way, with nothing complicated nor any carving. Everything preserved its simplicity and purity.

nThe house smelled like wood, as if they were in the forest. Opening the window, there was an endless sea outside. The water was blue, as if reflecting the color of the sky, which was pleasing and relaxing.

nA breeze blew in, and the linen curtains swayed slightly. Su Jianan noticed that the colors chosen for the decoration was plain. They weren’t eye-catching, but were potent nonetheless.

nThat wooden house, from the inside to the outside, was like the house on the beach in her dream.

nLu Boyan hugged her from behind and put his hands on her belly. “Do you like it?”

nSu Jianan nodded, and then she felt confused. “I didn’t tell you about all this. How did you know?”

nLu Boyan raised his eyebrows. “Your brother told me.”

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